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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuntington Beach Police Officers' Association - HBPOA - 2020-01-01 ly { City of Huntington Beach r ism, File #: 20-1553 MEETING DATE: 4/6/2020 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager PREPARED BY: Travis Hopkins, Assistant City Manager Subiect: Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association and the City of Huntington Beach for January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023 Statement of Issue: The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association (POA) expired on December 31, 2019. Subsequently, the City and POA engaged in good-faith negotiations, ultimately reaching tentative agreement on terms in February 2020 on a 3.5-year contract covering the period January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023. Financial Impact: Pursuant to the terms reached in the MOU with POA, the total projected cost of the labor pact as estimated by the Finance Department is $1.21 million in Year 1; $1.15 million in Year 2; and $1.40 million in Year 3. This results in an average annual cost increase of $1.25 million per year during the life of the agreement, which constitutes an average annual 0.8% increase in the City's overall FY 2019/20 personnel budget of$162.04 million. Recommended Action: Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association and the City of Huntington Beach for the period January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the introduction of the proposed successor MOU for POA employees, and direct staff to: (1) continue to meet and confer with the Association, or (2) utilize the impasse procedures contained within the City's Employer-Employee Relations Resolution Analysis: City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 3 Printed on 4/3/2020 powered Legistar- File #: 20-1553 MEETING DATE: 4/6/2020 The Police Officers' Association (POA) represents approximately 250 employees in the City. Starting in late 2019, representatives for the City and POA engaged in active negotiations on a new labor agreement, ultimately reaching tentative agreement on contract terms for a 3.5-year period in February 2020. Key changes in the proposed MOU include the following.. Term of Agreement January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 Wage Increases ■ Year 1 - employees shall receive a 4.0% base salary increase ■ Year 2 - employees shall receive a 3.5% base salary increase ■ Year 3 - employees shall receive a 3.5% base salary increase CaIPERS Cost Sharing ■ Classic Member Safety: o Year 1 - classic member safety employees shall contribute an additional 2% contribution towards CalPERS costs (for a total employee contribution of 11%). o Year 2 - classic member safety employees shall contribute an additional 1% contribution towards CalPERS costs (for a total employee contribution of 12%). o Year 3 - classic member safety employees shall contribute an additional 1% contribution towards CalPERS costs (for a total employee contribution of 13%). ■ Classic Member Miscellaneous: o Year 1 - classic member miscellaneous employees shall contribute an additional 1% contribution towards CalPERS costs (for a total employee contribution of 9%). ■ New Member Safety o Year 1 - new member safety employees shall contribute an additional 1.25% contribution towards CalPERS costs (for a total employee contribution of 13%). ■ New Member Miscellaneous o Year 1 - new member miscellaneous employees shall contribute an additional 1.50% contribution towards CalPERS costs (for a total employee contribution of 7.75%). o Year 2 - new member miscellaneous employees shall contribute an additional 1.25% contribution towards CalPERS costs (for a total employee contribution of 9%). Medical Benefits ■ Year 1 - no change to the City's medical contribution. ■ Year 2 - the City's monthly contribution to the CalPERS PORAC Region 2 medical plan rates will increase to a maximum of $786 for employee only coverage. No other changes will be made to the City's medical contribution program. ■ Year 3 - the City's monthly contribution to the CalPERS PORAC Region 2 medical plan rates will increase to a maximum of $826 for employee only, $1,704 for two party and $2,180 for family coverage. Eliminate Existing Vacation & Sick Leave Programs For A General Leave Bank City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 3 Printed on 4/3/2020 powereZS��LegistarTM File #: 20-1553 MEETING DATE: 4/6/2020 ■ Convert current existing vacation and sick leave programs to the City's standard General Leave bank program. Other Items ■ Cooperate with a classification and compensation study. ■ Holiday in Lieu Pay adjustments to align accrual with existing work schedules. There were several other modifications to contract provisions, including deletion of obsolete language, regulatory compliance language changes, and general clean-up language. A summary of these and all other negotiated provisions are included as Exhibit "A". Environmental Status: Not applicable. Strategic Plan Goal: Non-Applicable - Administrative Item Attachment(s): 1. Summary of Memorandum of Understanding Modifications 2. Fiscal Impact Report 3. Proposed Memorandum of Understanding - Exhibit "A" City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 3 Printed on 4/3/2020 powered,LegistarT' City of Huntington Beach Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association (HBPOA) Summary of MOU Modifications Article# Subject; a ' Proposal I Term January 1, 2020—June 30, 2023 VI A Salary Schedule Year 1 - employees will receive a base salary increase of four percent (4.0%). Year 2—employees will receive a base salary increase of three and one half percent (3.50%). Year 3—employees will receive a base salary increase of three and one half percent (3.50%). VII(G) Holiday in Lieu Pay Employees shall be paid each biweekly payroll one twenty-sixth (1/26) of the total one hundred and twenty (120) holiday hours earned for the year. VII(M) Special Pay The parties agree that either party to this MOU may reopen negotiations during the term of this 2020-2023 MOU regarding the rotation of specialty assignments. Any changes would require an agreement of the parties. VIII(D) One Time Payment For Law The parties agree to delete this language since this was a one-time Enforcement Equipment payment and no longer belongs in the MOU. IX(A)(4) Work Schedule Work Week Communications Center Communications Center Employees in the classifications of Communications Operator-PD and Communications Supervisor-PD work a 3/12.5+5 schedule in which employees are scheduled to work three 12.5 hour shifts(on consecutive days) each week, with one additional five hour shift each 14 days that is adjacent to the employee's first or last regularly scheduled shift of the week. Employees may arrange shift trades such that the employee's work one 10 hour day each 28 days. These employees' FLSA workweeks shall begin exactly 2.5 hours into the start time of their five-hour shift and end exactly 168 hours later. During the term of this 2020-2023 MOU, either the City or the Association may request to meet and confer over changes to this work schedule at any time. If either party makes such a request to the other, the parties agree that they will promptly meet and confer. No changes to the work schedule can occur without an agreement of the parties. IX(13)(1) Compensatory Time Off The parties agree if by June 30, 2023, they have been unable to agree upon a successor MOU, the compensatory time off provisions will continue unless either party informs the other that it no longer agrees to allow the continued accrual of compensatory time off in lieu of overtime compensation. If that occurs, thirty (30) days after providing such notice to the other 793 side, all overtime worked will be paid unless and until the parties agree upon a subsequent compensatory time off provision in the MOU. X(A)(1) Retiree Medical The City shall contribute $100.00 to the Trust per month for each represented employee. Equal contributions shall be made on the first two pay periods of each month. This benefit will continue until June 30, 2023 on which day it will sunset unless the parties affirmatively negotiate to maintain or modify it. At such time,the City will no longer have the obligation to make this $100.00 contribution to the Trust. X(B)(1)(b)(i) Health and Other Insurance For 2020 the City shall maintain its current maximum contribution Benefits amounts of $774 (single party coverage) $1,623, (two party coverage) and $2076 (family coverage. For 2021,the City agrees to contribute the CalPERS PORAC Region 2 Rate, but no more than: $786 for employee only, $1,623 for two party and $2076 for family coverage. For 2022,the City agrees to contribute the CalPERS PORAC Region 2 Rate, but no more than: $826 for employee only,$1,704 for two party and $2,180 for family coverage. XI Retirement Classic Member Safety CaIPERS Cost Sharing: Year 1 — classic member safety members shall cost share two percent (2%) compensation earnable in accordance with Government Code section 20516(f). Year 2 — classic member safety members shall cost share an additional one percent (1%) compensation earnable in accordance with Government Code section 20516(f), for a total cost share of three percent(3%). Year 3 — classic member safety members shall cost share an additional one percent (1%) compensation earnable in accordance with Government Code section 20516(f), for a total cost share of four percent (4%). Classic Member Miscellaneous CaIPERS Cost Sharing: Year 1—classic member miscellaneous members shall cost share one percent (1%) compensation earnable in accordance with Government Code section 20516(f). New Member Safety CaIPERS Cost Sharing: Year 1 — new member safety members shall cost share 1.25% pensionable compensation in accordance with Government Code section 20516(f). 794 This will ensure that these members will pay 13% of pensionable compensation (when combined with the 11.75% pensionable compensation that these employees are required to pay as determined by CalPERS's annual evaluation. If in future fiscal years the member contribution rate for new member safety members shall become greater or less than 11.75% of pensionable compensation, as determined by CaIPERS's annual valuation, the additional contribution made by the employee under 20516(f)will be increased or decreased accordingly,so that the total employee contribution equals 13% of pensionable compensation. In the event that 50% of normal cost, as determined by CaIPERS, exceeds 13%, these employees shall pay 50%of normal cost, only. New Member Miscellaneous CaIPERS Cost Sharing: Year 1 — new member miscellaneous members shall cost share 1.50% pensionable compensation in accordance with Government Code section 20516(f). Year 2—new member miscellaneous members shall cost share an additional amount of pensionable compensation (estimated at one and one quarter percent (1.25%)) in accordance with Government Code section 20516(f) for total cost shall of two and three-quarters percent (2.75%). This will ensure that effective the beginning of the pay period including January 1, 2021, these members will pay 9% of pensionable compensation (when the estimated 2.75% is combined with the 6.25% pensionable compensation that these employees are required to pay as determined by CalPERS's annual evaluation). If in future fiscal years, (including 2021 if the normal cost rate is modified from 6.25%) member contribution rate for new member safety members shall become greater or less than 6.25%of pensionable compensation, as determined by CaIPERS's annual valuation, the additional contribution made by the employee under 20516(f) will be increased or decreased accordingly, so that the total employee contribution equals 9%of pensionable compensation. In the event that 50%of normal cost, as determined by CaIPERS,exceeds 9%,these employees shall pay 50%of normal cost, only. XII(C) Vacation and Sick Leave — General Leave: Conversion to General Leave 795 1. Purpose-The purpose of annual General Leave is to provide a rest period, which will enable each employee to return to work physically and mentally refreshed, as well as for an illness or injury of the employee not otherwise covered under other provisions of law (e.g., Labor Code 4850, workers' compensation laws, etc.) 2. Anniversary Date - For the purpose of computing General Leave,an employee's anniversary date shall be the most recent date on which he/she commenced full-time City employment, unless otherwise provided in writing by agreement between the City and the employee upon initial hire or re-hire. 3. Annual General Leave Eligibility-All employees shall be entitled to use annual General Leave with pay except the following: a. Employees who have not completed six(6) months of continuous service with the City. However, employees with less than six (6) months of continuous service may, after 90 days, use up to 24 hours of General Leave for the purpose of an injury to or illness of themselves. b. Employees who work less than full-time who are not permanent. However, employees who do not work full-time and are not permanent may,after 90 days, use up to 24 hours of General Leave for the purpose of illness, injury, or family sickness. c. Employees on leave of absence. 4. General Leave Accrual - Employees in the City's service, having an average work week of forty (40) hours,shall accrue annual General Leave with pay in accordance with the following: 796 a. For the first (1st) through the fourth (4th) year of continuous service, General Leave shall be accrued at the rate of one hundred and seventy six (176) hours per year(6.77 hours biweekly). b. For the fifth year (5th) and through the ninth (9th) year of continuous service, General Leave shall be accrued at the rate of two hundred (200) hours per year(7.69 hours biweekly). c. For the tenth (10th) year and through the fourteenth (14th) year of continuous service, General Leave shall be accrued at the rate of two hundred and twenty four (224) hours per year(8.62 hours biweekly) d. For the fifteenth (15th) year and thereafter of continuous service, General Leave shall be accrued at the rate of two hundred and fifty six (256) hours per year (9.85 hours biweekly). 5. Use of General Leave a. No employee shall be permitted to use General Leave in excess of actual time earned and General Leave shall not be accrued in excess of six hundred and forty (640) hours. General Leave use for vacations shall be taken only with permission of the Chief of Police (or his/her designee); however, the Chief of Police shall schedule all vacations with due consideration for the wishes of the employee and particular regard for the needs of the department. If used as sick leave, employees must call in prior to their shift and provide a supervisor with notice that they are using General Leave due to illness or injury. 797 b. General Leave accumulated in excess of the six hundred and forty (640) hour cap shall be paid at the base hourly rate of pay on the first payday following such accumulation. 6. General Leave Pay at Separation for Employees Exempt from the Retirement Medical Trust - Upon separation of employment,employees exempt from the Retirement Medical Trust shall be paid for unused General Leave at their current regular rate of pay for all unused,earned General Leave to which they are entitled up to and including the last day of employment. 7. General Leave Conversion to Cash—During Calendar Year 2020, an employee may elect to cash out up to one-hundred and twenty (120) hours of accrued vacation leave and/or general leave at their current regular rate of pay. On or before the beginning of the pay period which includes December 15 of each calendar year beginning in December 2020, an employee may make an irrevocable election to cash out up to one hundred and twenty(120) hours of accrued General Leave which will be earned in the following calendar year at the employee's regular rate of pay. The employee can elect to receive up to sixty(60) hours of General Leave cash out in the pay period that includes July 15. The employee shall receive any remaining General Leave cash out to which they irrevocably elected to cash out in the pay period that includes December 1. However, if the employee's General Leave balance is less than the amount the employee elected to cash out (in the prior calendar year) the employee will receive cash for the amount of leave the employee has accrued at the time of the cash out. 8. Deferred Compensation/General Leave Cash Out - The value of any unused earned General Leave may be transferred to deferred compensation at the regular rate of pay in connection with separation from employment, but only during the time the 798 employee is actively employed with the City. The employee must request the transfer no .later than the pay period prior to the employee's last day of employment. Any unused earned General Leave remaining upon separation will be transferred to the qualified medical retirement trust program on a pre- tax basis. 9. Sick Leave—Full-time employees hired on or before the pay period following Council approval of this 2020-2023 MOU will receive a one-time Sick Leave bank totaling 144 hours. Up to 72 hours of this Sick Leave may be used for family Sick Leave per the relationships included in Labor Code section 233. Once this Sick Leave bank is fully used, employees will no longer receive Sick Leave,only General Leave as described above. This one-time bank may not be cashed out at any time, nor, upon separation from employment, transferred to deferred compensation and/or a qualified medical retirement trust program. 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I ® _ # N anuar 1 , 2 20 June 30, 2023 801 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION TABLE OF CONTENTS PREAMBLE .........................................................................................................................1 ARTICLE I - TERM OF MOU ...............................................................................................1 ARTICLE II - REPRESENTATIONAL UNIT/CLASS ...........................................................1 ARTICLE III - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS ..............................................................................2 ARTICLE IV - EXISTING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT..............................................2 ARTICLE V - SEVERABILITY.............................................................................................2 ARTICLE VI - SALARY SCHEDULE...................................................................................2 A. Salary Schedule...............................................................................................................2 B. Collection of Payroll Overpayments.................................................................................2 ARTICLE VII - SPECIAL PAY .............................................................................................3 A. Police Professional Development Plan.........................................................................3 B. Flight Pay ......................................................................................................................4 C. Certified Flight Instructors .............................................................................................4 D. Shift Differential.............................................................................................................5 E. Motor Pay......................................................................................................................5 F. Bilingual Pay .................................................................................................................5 G. Holidays ........................................................................................................................6 1. Holiday In-Lieu Pay....................................................................................................6 2. Holidays Worked........................................................................................................6 3. Holidays.....................................................................................................................6 H. FTO Compensation.......................................................................................................7 I. Longevity Pay................................................................................................................7 J. Effective Date of Special Pays ......................................................................................7 K. No Pyramiding/Compounding of Special Pays..............................................................8 L. Nurse Pay .....................................................................................................................8 ARTICLE VIII - UNIFORMS, CLOTHING, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ...............................8 A. Uniforms........................................................................................................................8 B. Special Assignment Uniform Needs..............................................................................9 C. Motorcycle Britches.......................................................................................................9 D. One Time Payment for Law Enforcement Equipment.........................................................8 ARTICLE IX - HOURS OF WORK/OVERTIME ...................................................................9 A. Work Schedule..............................................................................................................9 2. 4/10 Schedule............................................................................................................9 3. 7/11.5 Schedule.........................................................................................................9 4. Forty Hour Work Week Communication Center ...................................................... 10 5. Overtime.................................................................................................................. 10 B. Other Time .................................................................................................................. 11 1. Compensatory Time Off........................................................................................... 11 2. Work Time ............................................................................................................... 12 802 HBPOA MOU--0ltaber---l;--20 7 err-ough-D�ecertber-3-1_.--?-0-1J January 1.2020—June 30. 2023 i MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. Subpoena Compensation ........................................................................................ 13 4. Standby Pay ............................................................................................................ 13 5. Call Back .................................................................................................................13 6. Telephonic Business................................................................................................ 14 7. Canine Compensation ............................................................................................. 14 8. Shift Trading ............................................................................................................ 14 ARTICLE X - HEALTH AND OTHER INSURANCE BENEFITS........................................14 A. Retiree Medical Trust.................................................................................................. 14 B. Health..........................................................................................................................15 1. CalPERS Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act ..................................16 2. Dental Insurance...................................................................................................... 17 3. Retiree (Annuitant Coverage).................................................................................. 17 4. Medical/Vision Opt-Out............................................................................................18 5. Section 125 Employee Plan..................................................................................... 18 6. Life Insurance............................................................................ I............................ 18 7. Income Protection Plan............................................................................................ 19 8. Long Term Care.......................................................................................................20 ARTICLE XI - RETIREMENT.............................................................................................22 A. "Classic Member" Safety Employee Retirement Benefits ...........................................21 1. 3% @ Age 50 Plan ..................................................................................................21 2. 1959 Survivors' Benefit Level IV..............................................................................21 3. Pre-retirement Optional 2 Death Benefit..................................................................21 4. One-Year Final Compensation ................................................................................21 5. "Classic Member" Safety CalPERS Member Contribution.......................................21 B. "Classic Member" Miscellaneous Employee Retirement Benefits ...............................22 1 . 2.5% @ Age 55 Plan ...............................................................................................22 2. 1959 Survivors' Benefit Level IV .............................................................................22 3. Pre-retirement Optional 2 Death Benefit..................................................................22 4. One-Year Final Compensation ................................................................................22 5. "Classic Member" Miscellaneous CalPERS Member Contribution ..........................22 C. Retirement Benefits for Safety and Miscellaneous Employees ...................................22 D. CalPERS "New Member" Retirement Benefits............................................................22 E. "New Members" Safety Retirement Benefits...............................................................23 1. 2.7% @ Age 57 Plan ...............................................................................................23 2. 1959 Survivors' Benefit Level IV .............................................................................23 3. Pre-retirement Optional 2 Death Benefit..................................................................23 4. Final Compensation.................................................................................................23 F. "New Members" Miscellaneous Retirement Benefits...................................................23 1. 2% @ Age 62 Plan ..................................................................................................23 2. 1959 Survivors' Benefit Level IV..............................................................................23 3. Pre-retirement Optional 2 Death Benefit..................................................................23 4. Final Compensation.................................................................................................23 803 HBPOA MOU-Oe#ober�-28a 7 f#ratg�Dece -3a 20� January 1. 2020-June 30. 2023 ii MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE XII - LEAVE BENEFITS.....................................................................................26 A. Vacation ......................................................................................................................26 1. Anniversary Date .....................................................................................................26 2. Annual Vacation.......................................................................................................26 3. Vacation Accrual......................................................................................................26 4. Vacation....................................:..............................................................................26 5. Vacation Pay at Separation .....................................................................................27 6. Vacation Conversion to Cash...................................................................................27 7. Deferred Compensation/Vacation Cash Out............................................................25 B. Sick Leave Compensation...........................................................................................27 2. Police Sergeants Sick Leave Pay Off......................................................................25 C. Bereavement Leave ....................................................................................................30 D. Leave Benefits Entitlement..........................................................................................31 E. Catastrophic Leave Donation Program .......................................................................31 F. Nurse Employees Certification ....................................................................................31 G. Cash Out of Compensatory Time................................................................................31 H. Association Business ..................................................................................................31 ARTICLE XIII - CITY PERSONNEL RULES......................................................................32 ARTICLE XIV - MISCELLANEOUS...................................................................................27 A. Tuition Reimbursement ...............................................................................................32 B. Meal Allowance ...........................................................................................................32 1. Per Diem..................................................................................................................32 2. Per Diem Schedule..................................................................................................33 C. Mileage Allowance ......................................................................................................33 D. Weapon Vesting..........................................................................................................33 E. Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing..................................................................33 F. Take Home Vehicles/ Distance to Work......................................................................33 G. Administrative Appeal Procedure ................................................................................33 H. Direct Deposit..............................................................................................................34 I. Meet and Confer .........................................................................................................29 J. Physical Fitness Program............................................................................................29 K. Administrative Dispatcher Assignment........................................................................29 EXHIBIT A - SALARY SCHEDULE...................................................................................32 EXHIBIT B - ASSOCIATION BANK TIME.........................................................................41 EXHIBIT C — SERVICE CREDIT SUBSIDY.......................................................................43 EXHIBIT D - ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE.................................................38 EXHIBIT E - VOLUNTARY CATASTROPHIC LEAVE DONATION ..................................41 EXHIBIT F - JOB SHARING PROGRAM ..........................................................................45 EXHIBIT G - ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT.............................47 804 HBPOA MOU- debar--1 2017-through-Oecember-3a-,-2-01-9 January 1.2020-June 30.2023 III MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH (Hereinafter called CITY) and THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (Hereinafter called ASSOCIATION or POA) PREAMBLE WHEREAS the designated representatives of the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association have met and conferred in good faith with respect to salaries, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for the employees represented by the Association; NOW, THEREFORE, this Memorandum of Understanding is made to become effective Oc-tebe+-1-,-2-0--�7-January 1 , 2020 and it is agreed as follows: ARTICLE I - TERM OF MOU This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) shall be in effect for a term commencing on Oc�1 241-7—January 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on June 300e­cem -31, 20234-9. Except as expressly provided herein, no further improvements or changes in the salaries and monetary benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of the employees represented by the Association shall take effect during the term of this agreement and the Association expressly waives any right to request any improvements or changes in salaries or monetary benefits and other terms and conditions of employment specifically provided herein for the employees represented in the unit. Provided, however, the City and Association shall, upon request, meet and confer to address issues not specifically covered by provisions of this MOU, and/or discussed during the meet and confer process immediately preceding the adoption of the current MOU. ARTICLE II - REPRESENTATIONAL UNIT/CLASS It is recognized that the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association is the employee organization which has the right to meet and confer in good faith with the City on behalf of employees of the Huntington Beach Police Department within the classification titles as outlined in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. 805 HBPOA MOU--Octebeer---1 2047-through Decernber3l,2949 January 1. 2020 Ji.ane 30.2023 1 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION ARTICLE III - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS The City and Chief of Police retain all rights, powers and authority to manage and direct the performance of police services and the work force, except as modified by the Memorandum of Understanding. Nothing herein shall change the City's obligation to meet and confer as to the effects of any such management decision upon wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment or be construed as granting the City or Chief of Police the right to make unilateral changes in wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment. The parties agree the City has the right to unilaterally make decisions on all matters that are outside the scope of bargaining. Such matters include, but are not limited to, consideration of the merits, necessity, level or organization of police services, staffing requirements, overtime assignments, number and location of work stations, nature of work to be performed, contracting for any work or operation, reasonable employee performance standards, reasonable work and safety rules and regulations. ARTICLE IV - EXISTING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Except as expressly provided herein, the adoption of this Memorandum of Understanding shall not change existing terms, conditions of employment that have been established in prior agreements between City and the Association. ARTICLE V - SEVERABILITY If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this MOU or any additions or amendments thereof, or the application thereof to any person, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution or its application to other persons. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this MOU and each section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion, and any additions or amendments thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, sub- sections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions, or the application thereof to any person, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. ARTICLE VI - SALARY SCHEDULE A. Salary Schedule - Employees shall be compensated at hourly salary rates by classification title and salary range during the term of this agreement as set out in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. Effective the beginning of the pay period including January 1, 2020, employees will receive a base salary increase Of four percent (4.0%). Effective the beginning of the pay period including January 1, 2021, employees will receive a base salary increase of three and one half percent 3.50%). 806 HBPOA MOU-October-1, 2017-through--December 31,20-19 January 1. 2020—June 30,2023 2 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION Effective the beginning of the Day period including January 1, 2022, employees will receive a base salary increase of three and one half percent (3.50%). B. Collection of Payroll Overpayments - In the event that a payroll over payment is discovered and verified, and considering all reasonable factors including the length of time that the overpayment was made and if and when the employee could have reasonably known about such overpayment, the City will take action to collect from the employee the amount of overpayment(s). Such collection shall be processed by payroll deduction over a reasonable period of time considering the total amount of overpayment. In the event the employee separates from employment during the collection period, the final amount shall be deducted from the last payroll check of the employee. If applicable, the balance due from the employee shall be communicated upon employment separation if the last payroll check does not sufficiently cover the amount due the City. It shall be the responsibility of the employee and the City to periodically monitor the accuracy of compensation payments or reimbursements due to the possibility of a clerical oversight or error. The City reserves the right to also collect compensation overpayments caused by or the result of misinterpretation of a pay provision by non- authorized personnel. The interpretation of all pay provisions shall be administered by the City Manager or designee and as adopted by the City Council. Unauthorized compensation payments shall not constitute a past practice. ARTICLE VII - SPECIAL PAY A. Police Professional Development Plan 1. The Professional Development Plan for sworn personnel shall be as follows: a. College Degree Program i. Upon earning an AA Degree or attaining "Junior status" in a degree program, an employee shall be paid three percent (3%) of base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation. ii. Upon earning a BA/BS Degree, an employee shall be paid six percent (6%) of base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation. This pay is in lieu of pay received under sub-section (a)i above. iii. College degrees or College units under this program shall conform to POST standards for accreditation as noted in POST Regulation 9070 (c)(1)(A) and (B). iv. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(2) and Section 571.1(b)(2) Educational Incentive Pay. 807 HBPOA MOU-Qctcber--1 201-t--thmugh-December-31 20-1-9 January 1.2020—June 30 2023 3 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION b. POST Certificate Program i. Upon verification of having earned an Intermediate POST Certificate, an employee shall be paid three percent (3%) of base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation. ii. Upon verification of having earned an Advanced POST Certificate, an employee shall be paid six percent (6%) of base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation. This pay is in lieu of pay received under sub-section (b)i above. iii. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(2) and Section 571.1(b)(2) Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) Certificate Pay. 2. Stipulations: a. Eligibility must be approved by the Chief of Police. An employee must maintain his/her certification to remain eligible for the pay. b. Obtaining transcripts or other acceptable documentation is the employee's responsibility. An employee may verify"Junior" status by submission of written verification that the employee has completed 60 or more accredited units and has achieved Junior status with that educational institution. 3. POST Supervisory Leadership Institute: Police Sergeants that have completed the POST Supervisory Leadership Institute shall receive $80 per month. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(2) and Section 571.1(b)(2) Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) Certificate Pay. 4. The maximum benefit that may be paid to an employee under Section (A) (Police Professional Development Plan) is twelve percent (12%) of the base hourly rate. In addition, Sergeants may be eligible for POST Supervisory Leadership Institute pay as provided in subparagraph 3, above. B. Flight Pay- Employees assigned to the Air Support Unit to fly in the helicopter as their primary duty assignment (i.e., assigned at least 50% of their scheduled hours in a pay period) shall be paid eight percent (8%) of their base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(4) and Section 571.1(b)(3) Flight Time Premium. C. Certified Flight Instructors - Employees assigned as certified flight instructors shall be paid thirteen percent (13%) of their base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation. This pay is in lieu of Flight Pay defined in Section B above. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section is 808 HBPOA MOU-October-1 201-7-through--Oeeeer ber 31 201-9 4 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(4) and Section 571.1(b)(3) Flight Time Premium. D. Shift Differential - Detention and Communication Employees' required to work on a regular assigned shift that occurs during swing shift or graveyard shift, as defined by departmental policy through the meet and confer process, shall be paid five percent (5%) of the employee's base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation for all hours worked during the swing or graveyard shift. The parties agree the department policy has been established by the meet and confer process. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(4) and Section 571.1(b)(3) Shift Differential. E. Motor Pay 1. Employees regularly assigned to motorcycle duty shall be paid as hazardous duty pay five percent (5%) of their base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation. 2. The parties agree any time spent on maintenance and/or cleaning of motorcycles shall be on-duty unless overtime has been approved in advance. The Department shall supply necessary materials needed to perform the following duties: a. Keeping the assigned motorcycle cleaned and waxed. b. Keeping the drive chain properly lubricated and adjusted, if applicable. c. Performing a daily check of the motorcycle fluid levels and tire pressure. d. Scheduling required routine services at specified mileage intervals with police motorcycle mechanics. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(4) and Section 571.1(b)(3) Motorcycle Patrol Premium. F. Bilingual Pay - Qualified employees who meet the criteria shall be paid five percent (5%) of their base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation. Human Resources will have written and oral tests designed and administered to test for qualifications. The qualifications will cover the more routine foreign language requirements in filling out crime reports, interviewing suspects and witnesses, and responding to the public on matters relating to an incident or other police action. 1. The languages included will be Spanish, Vietnamese and American Sign Language. Additional languages may be approved at the discretion of the Chief of Police. 809 HBPOA MOU-Octeber--1 2017--through--December 31 20-1-9 January 1. 2020—June 30.2023 5 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION 2. Authorization of qualified employees for bilingual compensation will be based on the following: a. A need for the employee to use the language in the City to support the implementation of police operations. b. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, the number of employees qualified in each category may be limited based on department needs. c. Successful completion of tests authorized by the Chief of Police will be required to qualify for bilingual pay for any of the languages. Retesting may be done on an annual basis. 3. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(4) and Section 571.1(b)(3) Bilingual Premium. G. Holidays 1. Holiday In-Lieu Pay - Employees represented by the Association and actively. employed by the City, in addition to other compensation, shall be paid each biweekly payroll one twenty-sixth (1/26) of the total one hundred (100) holiday hours earned for the year. Effective the pay period following City Council ap rp oval of this 2020-2023 MOU employees shall be paid each biweekIV pavroll one twenty (1/26) of the total one hundred and twenty (120) holiday hours earned for the year. 2. Holidays Worked - Employees who are required to work on a recognized City holiday shall receive Holiday Pay in addition to the Holiday In-Lieu Pay set forth above equal to fifty percent (50%) of their regular rate of pay for all time actually worked from 12:00 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. on the recognized holiday. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(5) and Section 571.1(b)(4) Holiday Pay. 3. Holidays - The following are the City recognized paid holidays under this MOU: a. New Year's Day (January 1) b. Martin Luther King's Birthday (third Monday in January) c. President's Day (third Monday in February) d. Memorial Day (last Monday in May) e. Independence Day (July 4) f. Labor Day (first Monday in September) g. Veteran's Day (November 11) h. Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) i. Friday after Thanksgiving j. Christmas Day (December 25) 810 HBPOA MOU-October-1 201-7-through December 31,291-9 January 1.2020—June 30.2023 6 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION H. FTO Compensation - Compensation shall be one-quarter (.25) hours pay at the base hourly rate, which may be deposited as compensatory time, for each hour worked as a Field Training Officer in addition to other compensation for the following assignments: 1. Police Officers who have successfully completed a POST certified Field Training Officer Course and have been designated Field Training Officers, assigned to Traffic or Patrol Bureaus, shall be eligible for Field Training Officer compensation. 2. Detention Officers designated to act as Training Officers. 3. Motor Officers designated to act as Training Officers. 4. Communication Employees designated as Training Officers. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(4) and Section 571.1(b)(3) Training Premium. I. Longevity Pay - The City shall provide all sworn employees represented by the Association, the following longevity pay in addition to other compensation as established by the Department's Sworn Personnel Seniority List: 1. Five percent (5%) of the base hourly rate of pay at 10 years of qualified sworn law enforcement experience. 2. Ten percent (10%) of the base hourly rate of pay at 20 years of qualified sworn law enforcement experience. This pay is in lieu of the pay identified in sub-section 1 above. Only sworn law enforcement experience as defined by California Penal Code Sections 830.1 and 830.2 or the out-of-state equivalent as determined by the Chief of Police shall be included as qualified sworn law enforcement experience in the calculation of longevity. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(1) and Section 571.1(b)(1) Longevity Pay. J. Effective Date of Special Pays - All special pay shall be effective the first full pay period following certification and verification as approved by the Chief of Police or designee. All pays in this section are considered special pays and shall be included as part of the regular rate of pay for the purposes of calculating overtime. All pays not in this section are not considered special pays and are not included in the regular rate of pay for purposes of calculating overtime, except On-Call Court Time (Article IX(B)(3)(b)) and Cancelled Subpoenas (Article IX(B)(3)(c)) which shall be calculated 811 HBPOA MOU-J-ataber 4--291-7-threugh-Deea+rber-3a,,2-01-9 January 1. 2020—June 30.2023 7 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION into the regular rate of pay at base hourly rate, but not reported to PERS as special compensation. K. No Pyramiding/Compounding of Special Pay - Each special pay is a percentage of that employee's base hourly rate of pay and shall not be counted towards the value of any other special pay. L. Nurse Pay - Employees in the classification of Detention Shift Supervisor, who possess a Nurse certification, pursuant to the Nurse classification job description, shall receive five percent (5%) of their base hourly rate, for so long as they possess the Nursing Degree or certification. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section (Nurse Pay) is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(2) and Section 571.1(b)(2) Educational Incentive Pay. M. Reo ever — Rotation of S ecialt Assi nments - The arties a ree that either art to this MOU may reopen negotiations during the term of this 2020-2023 MOU regarding the rotation of specialty assignments. Any changes + would require an agreement of the parties. ARTICLE VIII - UNIFORMS, CLOTHING, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT A. Uniforms 1. The City shall continue the Uniform Allowance in lieu of the City providing uniforms for employees represented by the Association. Such allowance shall be thirteen hundred dollars ($1,300) for sworn employees and twelve hundred dollars ($1,200) for non-sworn employees per year. The Uniform Allowance for all employees shall be paid with the first paycheck in December. Employees hired after January 1st shall have, their uniform allowance pro-rated for each month in which they were on active duty for a least one full shift, separately from payroll checks. It is the mutual intent of the parties that this allowance shall be utilized solely for the purpose of replacing, repairing and maintaining uniforms and clothing worn in the line of duty. The City will continue to make initial issuance of required uniforms and replace uniforms and equipment damaged in the line of duty including safety equipment required by state law, City resolution or ordinance, or by order of the Chief of Police. 2. PERS Reporting of Uniform Allowance - The City shall report to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) the uniform allowance for each sworn and civilian classification as special compensation in accordance with Title 2, California Code of Regulation, Section 571(a)(5). Notwithstanding the previous sentence, for "new members" as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013, the uniform allowance will not be reported as compensation earnable to CaIPERS. 812 HBPOA MOU-Oc cber-4---i017-thrGugh-Decembe 3-1-2-0 -9 January 1.2020—June 30,2023 8 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION B. Special Assignment Uniform Needs - Uniforms and equipment for special assignments shall continue to be provided by the City. C. Motorcycle Britches - Motorcycle officers shall receive four pairs of britches at the time of assignment. After initial issue, replacement britches may be issued on the recommendation of the Traffic Bureau Commander with approval of the Department Head. All replaced britches must be turned in when replacement britches are received. D. One Tim-_ Qay4T- n+ fnr Law Enfnrr6mon+ -q ii mon+ Eff8Gtive at the begillRiRg of the Q z 7-z a to-�^dkl I r r eq-uiprnent--T#f s-pa)m:�--i#-wfi4 Ear-b ade-to--e+npby-ee&-n-t-h-e- m-it at-the-begi-n-nirg ef-peEk�t-c-as-t�-t#�ea�re-a-n��,n�+ll-+r���for-egt�i���er�t-r-e agree and (;"IlPillic ��,�+ I , i+ is nn+ c�n�ar ial nr mX3eft kL-1.._ /^^cal -{ -n eF TEtln—�S�ction 57�4-Cf—Gt&SG earRable. This payJ Y.fill, be time and the Gity i's not, obligated te make ARTICLE IX - HOURS OF WORK/OVERTIME A. Work Schedule: 1. The work schedules agreed to by the City and the Association shall be as set forth herein unless the Association and the City mutually agree to changes. All employees are subject to be called to work any time to meet any and all emergencies or unusual conditions which, in the opinion of the City Manager, Chief of Police or designee, may require such service from any of said employees. a. All work schedules are designed to be in compliance with the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). b. Meal times are included in all work schedules. 2. 4/10 Schedule -All employees not assigned a different work schedule pursuant to this article shall work a 4/10 schedule consisting of four (4) consecutive ten (10) hours days followed by three (3) consecutive days off in a seven (7) day period. All employees work an eighty (80) hour work period, except for Communication Employees who work a forty (40) hour work week. 813 HBPOA MOU-Oclober-? 2017-through-Oecember31 -2019 January 1. 2020-June 30.2023 9 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION 3. 7/11.5 Schedule — The 7/11.5" work schedule applies to designated employees of the Uniform Division and Jail. a. Workday—A workday for employees assigned to the 7/11.5 work schedule will consist of 11 hours and 25 minutes of work. b. Eighty (80) Hour Work Period — For those sworn and detention employees working 11 hours and 25 minutes a day, the work period will consist of two consecutive weeks with three (3)consecutive shifts of 11 hours and 25 minutes in one week and four (4) consecutive shifts of 11 hours and 25 minutes in the second week. The total hours for these two consecutive weeks shall be considered equaling eighty (80) hours. The two-week cycle then repeats itself. These employees are subject to a 14 day FLSA work period in accordance with Section 7(k) of the FLSA. c. Exceptions — At the discretion of the Chief of Police, specialized assignments within the Uniform Division will work either the 4/10 or 7/11.5 as described above. Unless agreed upon by the Association, changes to these work shifts shall only be made during recruitment of new officers into the assignments. Task Force assignments outside the Police Department will be flexible based on an eighty (80) hour work period. d. Beach Schedule - If posted during recruitment, employees working the Beach detail shall be assigned a fixed schedule that incorporates a work week of four consecutive days comprised of two (2) 8-hour days and two (2) 12-hour days. e. Schedule — Employees assigned to training or a school in excess of thirty-two (32) hours in a work week will work a five (5) day, eight (8) hour work week in lieu of their regular work schedule. 4. Ferty (40) H86aP-Work Week Communications Center f— t#e—P-ct —Ch; aid to P�ccfin, t,�i� aYerk 25 ro-n�eo� � i oaf 1-1 -ho i re ea+, itself rc-P�a-L:s-s-c�-c-�- � my s of Communications Operator-PD and Communications Supervisor-PD --i-Snin'vati-ens' work s4a#�a 3/12.5+5 schedule in which employees are scheduled to work three 12.5 hour shifts (on consecutive days) each week, with one additional five hour shift each 14 days that is adjacent to the employee's first or last regularly scheduled shift of the week. Employees may arrange shift trades such that the employee's work one 10 hour day each 28 days. These employees' FLSA workweeks shall begin 814 HBPOA MOU--Oc'cber-, 2017 th;ougn Leceni-ber 31 23-1-9 January 1. 2020-June 30.2023 10 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION exactly 2.5 hours into the start time of their five--hour shift and end exactly 168 hours later. At—the—diSGretiG i of the—PGIfGe Chief, the 2f C$� � ^rl, JGhed ile may be n— o v�—rr-r��, -�v cc�-�r rru y—�� the President of 4IF2f=1flA in atritinn� hefn�Feh�rr�_ e 17 7 2J�_If tr�rmin�tar6 the ��ra. yr v--i n--wv rrcrx rae-r�r -rewr-r�-w-e-rra--t.e.r—care. �r�graph eftl Ie —4. Durinq the term of this 2020-2023 MOU, either the City or the Association may request to meet and confer over changes to this work schedule at any time. If either party makes such a request to the other, the parties agree that they will promptly meet and confer. No chap es to the work schedule can occur without an agreement Of the parties. 5. Overtime a. Employees assigned to an eighty (80) hour work period shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1 '/2) times their regular rate of pay for all time worked in excess of their regularly scheduled shift and/or 80-hour work period. Their 80 hour work period is authorized and in accordance with Section 7(k)of the FLSA. b. Employees assigned to a forty (40) hour work week shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1 '/2) times their regular rate of pay for all time worked in excess of their regularly scheduled shift and/or forty (40) hour work week. However, Communication Operators on the 7/11.5 or 3/12.5+5 work schedule must work a minimum of forty (40) hours in the work week before earning overtime. Any hours worked in excess of the regularly scheduled shift that do not exceed forty (40) hours in a work week shall be paid at their regular rate of pay. B. Other Time: 1. Compensatory Time Off - Federal law controls the use of compensatory time off. Title 29 U.S. Code Section 207(o) allows the employer and employee representative to establish a compensatory time off bank in lieu of a cash overtime payment as required by the FLSA. The parties agree an employee may elect to bank compensatory time up to a maximum one hundred sixty (160) hours. The employee's right to use compensatory time off may be restricted if a request to use is not made by providing reasonable notice or the requested use is "unduly" disruptive. The parties agree reasonable notice is seventy two (72) hours. If compensatory time off is requested with 72 hours or more notice, its use cannot be denied unless to do so would be unduly disruptive. A request to use compensatory time off made with less than the 72 hours' notice can still be granted at the discretion of the manager to whom the request is made. In addition to the preceding, the Chief of Police shall identify days or events on which compensatory time can be denied. These days or events will be designated 815 HBPOA MOU-October-l-_201 -through-Deeerbef-3-1-;2-01-9 January 1.2020-June 30.2023 11 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION as "unduly disruptive days". There shall be a maximum of seven (7) unduly disruptive days per calendar year. The Chief of Police shall identify these "unduly disruptive days" as early as possible and no later than 45 days prior to the designated date or event. Employees who already had been granted time off with pay for the "unduly disruptive days" selected by the Chief of Police prior to the time the selection had been made shall be allowed to continue to take that time off with pay. The Modified Maximum Deployment Calendar currently being used will be eliminated and shall be replaced by the designated "unduly disruptive days." The parties agree if by June 309-ec-e�, 20234-9, they have been unable to agree upon a successor MOU, the compensatory time off provisions will continue unless either party informs the other that it no longer agrees to allow the continued accrual of compensatory time off in lieu of overtime compensation. If that occurs, thirty (30) days after providing such notice to the other side, all overtime worked will be paid unless and until the parties agree upon a subsequent compensatory time off provision in the MOU. The parties agree that use of compensatory time off at the following times will be unduly disruptive: a. At any time when the request for compensatory time off request presents an officer's safety problem by going below shift minimum as presented by the City in the meet and confer process. b. The Association, its officers, agents, representatives and/or members agree that during the term of this MOU they will not call, engage in, request or condone the use of compensatory time off for any strike, walkout, work stoppage, job action, slowdown, sick-out, blue flu, withholding of services or other interference with City operations, or honor any job action by any other employee of the City, employee organizations, or employees of any other employers by withholding or refusing to perform services. In the event that the Association, its officers, agents, representatives, and/or members engage in any of the conduct prohibited herein above, the compensatory time off provision of this MOU shall sunset and thereafter overtime hours shall be compensated at the employee's overtime rate. c. To the extent that these provisions are inconsistent with the Settlement Agreement in HBPOA, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach, et al. Case No. CV 92-6265 CMB (Shx) said settlement agreement is superseded. Provisions not so superseded shall not be affected by the agreement. 2. Work Time - For the purpose of computing the 80 hour work period for sworn employees in the unit and the 40 hour workweek for non-sworn employees in the unit, the following shall be included as hours worked in determining the eligibility for overtime pay. a. Sick leave. b. Vacation and General Leave time taken during the work period. 816 HBPOA MOU-Octcaber--1; 201'--through-Deeember31,201-9 January 1, 2020—June 30,2023 12 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION c. Compensatory time off taken during the work period. d. Any other paid leave time taken during the work period. 3. Subpoena Compensation a. Court Appearance Time - Employees required to appear in court during other than their scheduled working hours shall be paid a minimum of three (3) hours overtime pay; provided, however, that if such time overlaps with the employee's scheduled working hours, said rate shall be limited to those hours occurring prior to or after the employee's scheduled work time. The City shall recognize administrative subpoenas the same as criminal and civil, including subpoenaed hearings conducted by telephone. Telephone Business under subpoena is differentiated from Telephonic Work as described in Section 6 below. b. On-Call Court Time - Employees required to be on-call for a court appearance during other than their scheduled working hours shall be paid a minimum of three (3) hours pay at their regular rate of pay for each morning and afternoon court session provided, however, that if such time overlaps with the employee's scheduled working hours, said rate shall be limited to those hours occurring prior to or after the employee's scheduled work time. On-Call Court Time shall not be considered hours worked for the purpose of calculating overtime. Employees shall not be paid On-Call Court Time if Court Appearance Time is paid. c. Cancelled Subpoenas - Employee shall be paid two (2) hours of pay at their regular rate of pay for subpoenas cancelled with less than twenty-four (24) hours' notice. d. Retiree - In accordance with department policy, if the City accepts a subpoena on behalf of a current employee who then retires or a retiree, a stipend will be provided for court appearance time. The stipend will be based on the present Step E of the base hourly rate of pay of the position the retiree held before retirement from City service. Paid court preparation time and travel expenses shall be mutually agreed upon between the City and the retiree. 4. Standby Pay_-An employee who is placed on standby status by a supervisor shall be paid four (4) hours pay at their base hourly rate of pay for each 24 (twenty-four) hour period, or any part thereof, of standby status. 5. Call Back - Employees who are called back to work will be paid a minimum of two (2) hours pay at the overtime rate, upon arrival at the department or the incident scene until released. Should the called back employee be cancelled prior to arrival, the two (2) hour minimum shall be paid. 817 HBPOA MOU-October 1-201-7--through-Desernber-31- 20-19 January 1,2020—June 30.2023 13 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION 6. Telephonic Business - Off-duty employees shall be compensated a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes as hours worked when telephoned to conduct departmental business. Telephonic departmental business beyond fifteen (15) minutes shall be compensated in fifteen (15) minute increments (i.e., 16-30 minutes = 30 minutes of compensation, 31-45 minutes = 45 minutes compensation and so forth). Telephonic business is not considered Call Back Time as outlined in Article IX.B.5. 7. Canine Compensation - Employees assigned to canine duty shall be paid for the off-duty care, feeding and grooming of their canine and the routine, off-duty canine-related maintenance of their canine car. The City and the Association have considered the time that canine officers typically spend on off-duty canine care, and determined it to be fifteen (15) hours per month. Employees assigned to canine duty shall be paid fifteen (15) hours per month of overtime rate of pay based on the canine care salary rate. The canine care salary rate shall be two-thirds (2/3) of the Canine Officer's base pay rate, excluding any specialty or similar pays. In negotiating this MOU, the City requested that the Association conduct an actual inquiry of the hours which employees assigned to Canine duties perform each month to ensure compliance with the FLSA and in particular the case of Leever v. City of Carson City (9th Cir. 2004). The Association advised the City that the inquiry revealed that the hours to which the parties have agreed—(fifteen hours per month)accurately describes the time such employees are performing such duties each month. In addition to the fifteen (15) hours of pay per month described in the preceding paragraph, canine officers shall be paid for off-duty veterinary visits and extraordinary off-duty care, provided that, absent an emergency, the Officers shall obtain supervisor approval for such care and shall submit payroll exemption slips. Any such additional canine compensation shall be paid at their overtime rate as defined in Article IX.A.4. The parties agree, to the extent permitted by law, the compensation in this section is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(4) and Section 571.1(b)(3) Canine Officer/Animal Premium. 8. Shift Tradinq The parties agree the provisions below are compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Unit members have the right to trade shifts with their colleagues within the same classification subject to the following conditions: a. Both employees agree to the shift trade voluntarily. b. The employees trading the shifts shall complete an appropriate shift trade form signed by both employees and presented to a supervisor for approval prior to the first affected shift. Supervisors will not unreasonably deny a trade. 818 HBPOA MOU-October--1 2017--through-December 31,201-9 January 1,2020—June 30.2023 14 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION c. The employee whose shift is worked gets credit for the shift. Thus, the employee whose shift was worked will record the time as time worked on his or her time sheet. Payback of the traded shift will be the responsibility of the two employees who trade shifts and will not be monitored by the City. However, the parties agree shift trades will be accomplished by the employees who trade within six (6) months of the first shift traded. If an employee leaves the City having not paid back a shift, it shall be the responsibility of the two employees to work out any pay back. ARTICLE X - HEALTH AND OTHER INSURANCE BENEFITS A. Retiree Medical Trust The City authorizes the HBPOA to participate in an employee welfare medical benefit trust fund program, called the PORAC Retiree Medical Trust, with the following conditions: 1. The City shall contribute $100.00 to the Trust per month for each represented employee. Equal contributions shall be made on the first two pay periods of each month. This benefit will continue until June 30Dece ber--31, 20234-9 on which day it will sunset unless the parties affirmatively negotiate to maintain or modify it. At such time, the City will no longer have the obligation to make this $100.00 contribution to the Trust. 2. The City shall withhold $100.00 per month for each represented employee to participate in the program. The withholding could change and if it does, it shall be in an amount as designated in writing by the HBPOA. Deductions shall be taken on the first two checks of each month. Generally, participation and contributions are required for every member of the bargaining unit represented by the Association. However, this requirement will not apply to an employee who is entitled to receive full retiree medical coverage due to his or her service in the United States military (Military Exception). 3. HBPOA shall pay all associated expenses incurred to participate in this program. 4. Upon request, the HBPOA shall provide documentation to the City as follows: a. A copy of the in-force employee medical welfare benefit trust fund program; b. A statement certifying that funds collected are for employee welfare medical benefits for HBPOA represented employees only; c. A copy of the current program document as well as any changes, amendments or written confirmation that there have been no changes to the employee medical welfare benefit trust fund program provider; 819 HBPOA MOU--0ctober---1 2017-through--De e�mber31,20-1-9 January 1,2020—June 30,2023 15 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION d. Verification of the funds submitted to the PORAC Retiree Medical Trust, and e. A statement certifying that the submitted funds are only being utilized to provide employee welfare medical benefit trust funds for participating members including members of the HBPOA. 5. City shall pay the withheld funds to the PORAC Retiree Medical Trust bi-weekly. 6. All Federal and State laws regarding employee medical welfare benefit trust funds coverage shall be followed. 7. HBPOA agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the City as well as all direct or indirect successors, officers, directors, heirs, predecessors, assigns, agents, insurers, employees, attorneys, representatives, and each of them, past and present, from and against any claims, lawsuits, penalties, interest, taxes, or liability of any kind whatsoever, which may result from the qualified employee welfare benefit trust fund program. B. Health The City shall continue to make available group medical, dental and vision benefits to all Association employees and qualified dependents. The effective date for medical, dental and vision coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Effective the first of the month following the employee's date of hire, any required employee payroll deduction shall begin with the first full pay period following the effective date of coverage and shall continue through the end of the month in which the employee separates, unless otherwise precluded by CalPERS Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). All employee contributions shall be deducted on a pre- tax basis. 1. CalPERS Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act The City presently contracts with CalPERS to provide medical coverage. The City is required under CalPERS PEMHCA to make a contribution to retiree medical premiums. A retiree's right to receive a City contribution, and the City's obligation to make payment on behalf of retirees, shall only exist as long as the City contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance. In addition, while the City is in CalPERS, its obligations to make payments on behalf of retirees shall be limited to the required statutory minimum payment. a. PEMHCA Employer Contributions The City shall contribute on behalf of each employee, the required statutory minimum payment per month for the payment of premiums for medical insurance under the PEMHCA program. As the statutory minimum is increased, the City shall make the appropriate adjustments by decreasing its flex benefits contribution accordingly as defined in the following sub-section. b. Maximum Employer Contributions toward Flex Benefits 820 HBPOA MOU--October-1 201-7-through-December 31 2-01-9 January 1.2020—June 30,2023 16 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION The City's maximum monthly employer contribution for each employee's medical and vision insurance premiums are set forth as follows: i. Employee only ("EE")—The cost of the medical premium up to a maximum of $&9 Ef#eo a® in r» t �rt I 7n 1 C1 the n+ is inrrn� +r, $774.00. Effective in the pay period that includes January 1, 2021, the Cit agrees to increase this amount to the PORAC Region 2 amount for employee only coverage but not higher than $786.00 per month. Effective in the pay period that includes January 1, 2022, the City_ aqrees to increase this amount to the PORAC Region 2 amount for employee only coverage but not higher than $826.00 per month. ii. Employee + one dependent ("EE" + 1) — The cost of the medical premium up to a maximum of li" 31aa nn Effective in the %A,hI( h inrli des l�rJ-'T�. 't=1-P'GTi Cf2'a 1'11—LT-I" fir 6"4TST�iTnT�i 1"CM'.Tv.Y Fib a Y 2-94 t1�e at n+TL T��;;�rease $1,623.00. Effective in the pay period that includes January 1 , 2022, the City agrees to increase this amount to the PORAC Reqion 2 amount for employee plus 1 coverage but not higher than $1,704.00 per month. iii. Employee + two or more dependents ("EE" + 2) — The cost of the medical premium up to a maximum $1,789.E Eff8Gti„e in the ay ne�ihir+h inGludes FebruaFy 1, 2019, the amG Un+ is iRGreased to $2,076.00. Effective in the pay period that includes January 1, 2022, the City agrees to increase this amount to the PORAC Region 2 amount for employee plus 2 or more dependents coverage but not higher than $2,180.00 per month. iv. The City shall also pay up to $22.76 per month for each employee for the VSP Vision Plan. The parties agree the required PEMHCA statutory minimum contribution is included in this sum stated in the sub-section above. If the employee enrolls in a plan wherein the costs exceed the City Contribution, the employee is responsible for all additional premiums through pre-tax payroll deductions. 2. Dental Insurance The annual maximum benefit for the Delta Dental PPO plan is $2000 (two thousand dollars). The maximum monthly City contribution for dental insurance shall be as follows: 1) employee only ("EE") - $57.86; 2) employee plus one dependent ("EE+1") - $108.02 or 3) employee plus two or more dependents ("EE+2") - $142.36. 3. Retiree (Annuitant) Coverage As required by the Government Code retired employees (annuitants) shall have available the ability to participate in the PEMHCA program. The City's requirement 821 HBPOA MOU-Octobs,1 7 2017--thrcu2h-December 31 20-1-9 January 1. 2020—June 30.2023 17 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION to provide retirees and/or annuitants medical coverage is solely governed by the Government Code requirement that requires the City to extend this benefit to retirees (annuitants). While the City is contracted with CalPERS to participate in the PEMHCA program, CalPERS shall be the sole determiner of eligibility for retiree and/or annuitant to participate in the PEMHCA program. a. City Contribution (Unequal Contribution Method) for Retirees As allowed by the Government Code and the CalPERS Board, and requested by the Association, the City contracted for and uses the Unequal Contribution Method to make City contributions on behalf of each retiree or annuitant. The starting year for the unequal contributions method was 2004 at $1.00 per month. The City's contribution for each annuitant shall be increased annually by five percent (5%) of the monthly contribution for employees, until such time as the contributions are equal. The Service Credit Subsidy will be reduced every January 1st by an amount equal to any required amount to be paid by the City on behalf of the retiree (annuitant). The City shall make these payments only while the City is a participant in the PEMHCA program. b. Termination of Participation in the CalPERS PEMHCA program — Impact to Retirees The City's requirement to provide retirees (annuitants) medical coverage is solely governed by the Government Code requirement that PEMHCA agencies extend this benefit to retirees (annuitants). If by agreement between the Association and the City or if the City elects to impose termination of its participation in the PEMHCA program, retirees (annuitants) shall no longer be eligible for City provided medical insurance. In the event that the City terminates its participation in the PEMHCA program, the retiree medical subsidy program in place in Resolution No. 2001-28 Exhibit C to the MOU shall be reinstated. The City shall make any necessary modifications to conform to the new City sponsored medical insurance plan. c. Termination Clause The City and Association may each request termination of the City's contract with CaIPERS after the announcement of State Legislation, Judicial Rulings, or a CalPERS Board Action that changes the employer's contribution, insurance premiums or program changes to the CalPERS medical plan. The City and Association may elect to terminate its participation in the CalPERS PEMHCA program by mutual agreement through the meet and confer process between the Association and the City. 4. MedicalNision Opt-Out 822 HBPOA MOU-Oe#ober-1-,-2�01-7thr-oug -Oesembef-3a- 2-0-1-9 January 1. 2020-June 30.2023 18 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION Employees covered by group health insurance outside of a City-provided program (evidence of which must be supplied to the Human Resources Department), may elect to discontinue City medical coverage and either direct the cash value of the City's Contribution Cap for employee only ("EE") medical coverage as described in Article X.B.1.(b) be deposited into their Deferred Compensation account, or any other pre-tax program offered or approved by the City, or the employee may elect to receive this amount as a taxable cash medical-opt out benefit. In order to be eligible for the opt-out payment the employee must be able to demonstrate to the City's satisfaction that they are enrolled in a qualified employer-sponsored group health plan that provides minimum essential coverage as defined by the Affordable Care Act, (The coverage must be obtained through another source other than coverage in the individual market, whether or not obtained through Covered California) and will not incur penalties under the ACA. An employee may also elect to discontinue vision coverage. The employer-paid portion of the premium paid for vision coverage will be applied toward the medical premium. 5. Section 125 Employee Plan The City shall provide an Internal Revenue Code section 125 employee plan that allows employees to use pre-tax salary to pay for regular childcare, adult dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses as determined by the Internal Revenue Code. 6. Life Insurance The City will provide $50,000 term life insurance and $50,000 accidental death and dismemberment insurance without evidence of insurability other than evidence of working full time. Additional life insurance may be purchased consistent with the plan limitations, at the employee's cost, with evidence of insurability. 7. Income Protection Plan The City authorizes the HBPOA to administer its own Long Term Disability (LTD) Program providing the following conditions are adhered to: a. The City and HBPOA agree that the City shall no longer provide a City sponsored LTD Program. b. HBPOA shall contract with an authorized provider for a LTD program for the employees represented by the HBPOA. c. The City shall pay to HBPOA for the cost of LTD premiums not to exceed thirty-eight dollars ($38) per month per occupied covered position represented by HBPOA. 823 HBPOA MOU-Os#cubeF1, 01-7-Ehrough{Deceniber-31,�2-0-1-9 January 1. 2020—June 30.2023 19 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION d. Non-dues paying represented employees shall be covered by the LTD Policy at the same premium rate as dues paying represented employees. e. City payment to HBPOA is to be made for each represented employee per month based on the bi-weekly payroll. f. HBPOA shall pay the authorized provider for the cost of premiums and any expenses incurred for administering the program. g. The City shall provide the HBPOA with a monthly report of covered employees. h. No self-funding/self-insurance of LTD benefits is permitted under this agreement. i. Upon request, the HBPOA shall provide an annual certification of the Plan on each anniversary the Plan is in effect which will include: 1) A copy of the most current audited financial statements, 2) A copy of the latest actuarial report, which should be completed by an independent "Fellow of the Society of Actuaries"; 3) A copy of the in-force LTD Program; 4) A statement certifying that premiums collected are for LTD benefits for HBPOA represented employees only; 5) A copy of the current plan document as well as any changes or amendments, or written confirmation that there have been no changes as LTD provider; 6) A copy of the "Summary Annual Report" and, upon request, a copy of the latest filed Form 5500; 7) A listing of active HBPOA claimants with all relevant data as requested by City (i.e., date of disability, etc.) including the allocated reserves for each claimant; 8) Verification of the premium received and credited by the HBPOA. 9) A statement certifying that the submitted premiums are only being utilized to provide LTD benefits for participating members including members of the HBPOA; and 10) A written confirmation from the plan administrator confirming (i) that it is authorized to do business in California; (ii) that it is properly licensed; 824 HBPOA MOU--October-1- r01-7--th-laugh--December-3-1-,F2049 January 1.2020-June 30.2023 20 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (iii) that it maintains current "Errors and Omissions" insurance; and (iv) that it is bonded. j. All Federal and State laws regarding LTD benefit coverage shall be followed. k. HBPOA agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the City as well as all direct or indirect successors, officers, directors, heirs, predecessors, assigns, agents, insurers, employees, attorneys, representatives, and each of them, past and present, from and against any claims, lawsuits, penalties, interest, taxes, or liability of any kind whatsoever, which may result from the HBPOA sponsored and administered LTD insurance program. 8. Lonq Term Care a. The City authorizes the HBPOA to administer its own Long Term Care (LTC) Program providing the following conditions are adhered to: b. HBPOA shall contract with an authorized provider for LTC program for the employees represented by the HBPOA. c. The City shall pay to HBPOA for the cost of LTC premiums not to exceed twenty-five ($25) per month per occupied covered position represented by HBPOA. d. Non-dues paying represented employees shall be covered by the LTC Program at the same premium rate as dues paying represented employees. e. City payment to HBPOA is to be made for each represented employee per month based on the bi-weekly payroll. f. HBPOA shall pay the authorized provider for the cost of premiums and any expenses incurred for administering the program. g. The City shall provide the HBPOA with a monthly report of covered employees. h. No self-funding/self-insurance of LTC benefits is permitted under this agreement. i. Upon request, the HBPOA shall provide any reasonable documentation to the City as similarly described in the LTD Program. j. All federal and State laws regarding LTC benefit coverage shall be followed. k. HBPOA agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the City as well as all director indirect successors, officers, directors, heirs, predecessors, assigns, agents, insurers, employees, attorneys, representatives, and each of them, past and present, from and against any claims, lawsuits, penalties, interest, 825 HBPOA MOU--OGtober-1 201-7-through--Deeember 31 201-9 January 1. 2020-June 30,2023 21 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION taxes, or liability of any kind whatsoever, which may result from the HBPOA sponsored and administered LTC Program. ARTICLE XI — RETIREMENT A. "Classic Member" Safety Employee Retirement Benefits: 1. 3% aC Age 50 Plan - The City shall provide the 3% @ Age 50 retirement formula set forth in California Government Code Section 21362.2 for all safety employees defined as "classic members" per the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) represented by the Association. 2. 1959 Survivors' Benefit Level IV (California Government Code Section 21574) - Members of the City's safety retirement plan shall be covered by the Fourth Level of the 1959 Survivor Benefit. 3. Pre-retirement Optional 2 Death Benefit (California Government Code Section 21548 — Safety Employees) 4. One-Year Final Compensation (California Government Code Section 20042) 5. "Classic Member" Safety CalPERS Member Contribution - a. All "classic members" shall pay their CalPERS member contribution of nine percent (9%) of compensation earnable. b. The City has adopted the CaIPERS Resolution in accordance with IRS Code section 414(h)(2) to ensure that both the employee contribution and the City pickup of the required member contribution are made on a pre-tax basis. However, ultimately, the tax status of any benefit is determined by the law. 6. Classic Member Safety CalPERS Cast Sharing_ a. Effective the beginning of the pay period including January 1 2020 classic member safety members shall cost share two percent 2%) compensation earnable in accordance with Government Code section 20516(f). b. Effective the beginning of the pay period including January 1, 2021, classic member safety members shall cost share an additional one percent 0%) compensation earnable in accordance with Government Code section 20516(f), for a total cost share of three percent (3%). c. Effective the beginning of the pay period including January_ 1 , 2022, classic member safety members shall cost share an additional one percent (1%) compensation earnable in accordance with Government Code section 20516(f), for a total cost share of four percent (4%). 826 HBPOA MOU-OcicbeF-41 201-7-4hrmugh-December 31 20-1-9 January 1.2020-June 30.2023 22 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION B. "Classic Member" Miscellaneous Employee Retirement Benefits: 1. 2.5 % (a). Age 55 Plan (California Government Code Section 21354.4) — Members of the City's miscellaneous retirement plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) shall receive the 2.5% at age 55 CaIPERS retirement plan. 2. 1959 Survivors' Benefit Level IV (California Government Code Section 21574) - Members of the City's miscellaneous retirement plan shall be covered by the Fourth Level of the 1959 Survivor Benefit. 3. Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit (California Government Code Section 21548) - Members of the City's miscellaneous retirement plan shall be covered by the Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit. 4. One-Year Final Compensation (California Government Code Section 20042) 5. Classic Miscellaneous CaIPERS Member Contribution - a. All "classic members" shall pay their CaIPERS member contribution of eight percent (8%) of compensation earnable. b. The City has adopted the CaIPERS Resolution in accordance with IRS Code section 414(h)(2) to ensure that both the employee contribution and the City pickup of the required member contribution are made on a pre-tax basis. However, ultimately, the tax status of any benefit is determined by the law. 6. Classic Member Miscellaneous CaIPERS Cost Sharing.- Effective the beginning of the pay period including January 1, 2020 classic member miscellaneous members shall cost share one percent (1 compensation earnable in accordance with Government Cade section 20516(f). C. Retirement Benefits for Safety and Miscellaneous Employees - Self-Funded Supplemental Retirement Benefit — In the event a PERS member elects Option #1, #2, #2W, #3, #3W or#4 of the Public Employees' Retirement law, and the member is a unit employee who was hired prior to July 6, 1998, the City shall pay the difference between such elected option and the unmodified allowance which the member would have received for his/her life alone as provided in California Government Code sections 21455, 21456, 21457, and 21548 as said referenced Government Code sections exist as of the date of this agreement. This payment shall be made only to the member, shall be payable by the City during the life of the member, and upon that member's death, the City's obligation shall cease. The method of funding this benefit shall be at the sole discretion of the City. All unit employees hired after July 6, 1998 shall not be eligible for this benefit. 827 HBPOA MOU--October-1 2017 through December 31,20-1-9 January 1, 2020—June 30 2023 23 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION D. CalPERS "New Member" Retirement Benefits: For "New Members" within the meaning of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013 as defined in California Government Code Section 7522.04(f). Employees (both sworn and miscellaneous) shall pay one half of the normal cost rate, as established by CalPERS each year in its annual valuation for the City, as required by California Government Code Section 7522.30(c). E. "New Member" Safety Retirement Benefits 1. CalPERS "New Member" Safety Retirement Formula: 2.7% (c Age 57 Plan - The City shall provide the 2.7% @ Age 57 retirement formula set forth in California Government Code Section 7522.25(d) for all safety employees defined as "new members" per the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) represented by the Association. 2. 1959 Survivors' Benefit Level IV (California Government Code Section 21574) — Members of the City's safety retirement plan shall be covered by the Fourth Level of the 1959 Survivor Benefit. 3. Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit (California Government Code Section 21548)these members of the City's safety retirement plan shall be covered by the Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit. 4. Final Compensation - Final compensation will be based on the highest annual average pensionable compensation during the 36 consecutive months immediately preceding the effective date of his or her retirement, or some other 36 consecutive month period designated by the member, as required by California Government Code Section 7522.32(a). 5. New Member Safety CalPERS Cost Sharing: Effective the beginning of the pay period including January 1, 2020, new member safety members shall cost share 1.25% pensionable compensation in accordance with Government Cade section 20516(f). This will ensure that these members will pay 13% of pensionable compensation (when combined with the 11.75% pensionable compensation that these employees are required to pay as determined by CalPERS's annual evaluation. If in future fiscal years,- the member contribution rate for new member safety members shall become greater or less than 11.75% of pensionable compensation, as determined by CalPERS's annual valuation, the additional contribution made by the employee under 20516(f) will be increased or decreased accordingly, so that the total employee contribution equals 13% of pensionable compensation. in the event that 50% of normal cost, as determined by CaIPERS, exceeds 13%, these employees shall pay 50% Of normal cost, onl rL. 828 HBPOA MOU--Oc--tcber—a,-201-7--through-December-.34-2-0-?-9 January 1. 2020—June 30,2023 24 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION F. "New Member" Miscellaneous Retirement Benefits 1. CalPERS "New Member" Miscellaneous Retirement Formula: 2% (a)_ Age 62 Plan -The City shall provide the 2% @ Age 62 retirement formula set forth in California Government Code Section 7522.20(a) for all non-safety employees defined as "new members" per the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) represented by the Association. 2. 1959 Survivors' Benefit Level IV (California Government Code Section 21574) — Members of the City's miscellaneous retirement plan shall be covered by the Fourth Level of the 1959 Survivor Benefit. 3. Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit(California Government Code Section 21548) these members of the City's miscellaneous retirement plan shall be covered by the Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit. 4. Final Compensation - Final compensation will be based on the highest annual average pensionable compensation during the 36 consecutive months immediately preceding the effective date of his or her retirement, or some other 36 consecutive month period designated by the member, as required by California Government Code Section 7522.32(a). 5. New Member Miscellaneous CalPERS Cost Sharing: Effective the beginning of the pay period including January 1, 2020, new member miscellaneous members shall cost share 1 .50% pensionable compensation in accordance with Government Code section 20516(f). Effective the beginning of the pay period including January 1, 2021 , new member miscellaneous members shall cost share an additional amount of pensionable compensation ear-eabfe— estimated at one and ane uarter ercent 1.25°!° cepern� e fe in accordance with Government Code section Lfhfor total cost shall of two and three-quarters percent (2.75%). This will ensure that effective the beginning of the pay periodincluding January 1. 2021 , these members will pay 9% of pensionable compensation (when the estimated 2.75% is combined with the 6.25% pensionable compensation that these employees are required to pay as determined by CalPERS's annual evaluation). If in future fiscal years, (including 2021 if the normal cost rate is modified from 6.25%) member contribution rate for new member safelymembers shall become neater or less than 6.25% of pensionable compensation, as determined by CalPERS'S annual valuation, the additional contribution made by the employee under 20516(f) will be increased or decreased accordingly, so that the total employee contribution equals 9% of pensionable compensation. In the event that 50% of normal cost as determined by CalPERS, exceeds 9%, these employees shall pay 50% of normal cost, only. 829 HBPOA MOU-October--1-;-2017-through—D—acembe4-31- 204-9 January 1.2020—June 30.2023 25 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION ARTICLE XII - LEAVE BENEFITS Subsection A Vacation and Subsection B(1) on Sick Leave Compensation shall only apply from January 1, 2020 until 12:00 a.m. the first day of the pay period following City Council approval of this 2020-2023 MOU. On that date at 12:01 a.m. new subsection C, General Leave, shall apply. A. Vacation: 1. Anniversary Date - For the purpose of computing vacation, an employee's anniversary date shall be the most recent date on which he/she commenced full- time City employment. 2. Annual Vacation - The purpose of annual vacation is to provide a rest period, which will enable each employee to return to work physically and mentally refreshed. All employees shall be entitled to annual vacation with pay except the following: a. Employees who have not completed six (6) months of continuous service with the City. b. Employees who work less than full-time who are not permanent. c. Employees on leave of absence. 3. Vacation Accrual - Employees in the City's service, having an average work week of forty (40) hours, shall accrue annual vacation with pay in accordance with the following: a. For the first (1st) through the fourth (4th) year of continuous service, vacation time will be accrued at the rate of one hundred twelve (112) hours per year (4.31 biweekly). b. For the fifth year (5th) and through the ninth (9th) year of continuous service, vacation time will be accrued at the rate of one hundred thirty six (136) hours per year (5.23 biweekly). c. For the tenth (10th) year and through the fourteenth (14th) year of continuous service, vacation time will be accrued at the rate of one hundred sixty (160) hours per year (6.15 biweekly) d. For the fifteenth (15th) year and thereafter of continuous service, vacation time will be accrued at the rate of one hundred ninety two (192) hours per year (7.38 biweekly). 4. Vacation 830 HBPOA MOU-October-1,2017-through--December 31,20-19 January 1,2020 June 30 2023 26 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION a. No employee shall be permitted to take a vacation in excess of actual time earned and vacation shall not be accrued in excess of four hundred (400) hours. Vacations shall be taken only with permission of the Chief of Police; however, the Chief of Police shall schedule all vacations with due consideration for the wish of the employee and particular regard for the need of the department. b. Vacation accumulated in excess of the four hundred (400) hour cap shall be paid at the base hourly rate of pay on the first pay day following such accumulation. 5. Vacation Pay at Separation For Employees Exempt From the Retirement Medical Trust - These employees shall be paid for unused vacation upon separation of employment at which time they shall be paid compensation at their current regular rate of pay for all unused, earned vacation to which they are entitled through their last day of employment. 6. Vacation Conversion to Cash - Th-reugh-the-end -Gf 2-91-9,aA_n employee may elect to take up to eighty (80) hours of pay at their current regular rate of pay per calendar year for accrued vacation in lieu of time off. It is the intent of the parties that employees will take vacation during the current year. FffeGtiV6 iR Galendar year 2n21n,On or before the beginning of the pay period which includes December 15 each calendar year, an employee may make an irrevocable election to cash out up to eighty (80) hours of accrued vacation which will be earned in the following calendar year at the employee's regular rate of pay. By Thanksgiving in the following year, the employee will receive cash for the amount of vacation the employee irrevocably elected to cash out in the prior year. However, if the employee's vacation leave balance is less than the amount the employee elected to cash out (in the prior calendar year) the employee will receive cash for the amount of leave the employee has accrued at the time of the cash out. 7. Deferred Compensation/Vacation Cash Out - The value of any unused earned vacation may be transferred to deferred compensation at the regular rate of pay in connection with separation from employment, but only during the time the employee is actively employed with the City. The employee must request the transfer no later than the pay period prior to the employee's last day of employment. Any unused earned vacation remaining upon separation will be transferred to the qualified medical retirement trust program on a pre-tax basis. B. Sick Leave Compensation 1. All employees shall be entitled to use a maximum of sixty (60) calendar days paid sick leave per incident or illness. This leave shall not accumulate beyond the one year maximum and there shall be no pay off rights to unused leave upon separation of employment from the City. 831 HBPOA MOU-October--1 2017--through--December 31 20-1-9 January 1. 2020—June 30.2023 27 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION 2. pn-fiT�:.cr�e Cr r eaRtc CiGk I aorta pa i c) r- - -c�a a paid of their ror-ai�ler , c. , rc,-cjcrrar rate ef pay, fer twenty five peFGeRt 0 ) of unused, eaFRed SiGk leave to 0 C. General Leave: 1. Purpose -The purpose of annual General Leave is to provide a rest period which will enable each employee to return to work physically and mentally refreshed, as well as for an illness or injury of the employee not otherwise covered under other vovisions of law e. ., Labor Gode 4850 workers' com ensation Paws, etc. i 3- 2. Anniversary Date - For the purpose of computing General Leave, an employee's anniversary date shall be the most recent date on which he/she commenced full- time City employment, unless otherwise provided in writing by agreement between the City and the employee upon initial hire or re-hire. 3. Annual General Leave Eli ibility - All employees shall be entitled to use annual General Leave with pay except the following: a. Employees who have not completed six (6) months of continuous service with the City. However, employees with less than six (6) months of continuous service may, after 90 days, use up to 24 hours of General Leave for the purpose of an injury to or illness of themselves. b. Employees who work less than full-time who are not permanent. However, employees who do not work full-time and are not permanent may, after 90 days, use up to 24 hours of General Leave for the purpose of illness, injury, or family sickness. c. Employees on leave of absence. 4. General Leave Accrual- Employees in the City's service having an average work week of forty (40) hours, shall accrue annual General Leave with pawn accordance with the following: 832 HBPOA MOU-O-tober-1 201-7-through-December 31- 2019 January 1. 2020-June 30.2023 28 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION a. For the first 1st through the fourth (4th) year of continuous service, General Leave shall be accrued at the rate of one hundred and seventy six 176) hours per year 6.77 hours biweekly). b. For the fifth year (5th) and through the ninth (9th) year of continuous service, General Leave shall be accrued at the rate of two hundred (200) hours per year (7.69 hours biweekly). c. For the tenth (10th) year and through the fourteenth (14th) year of continuous service General Leave shall be accrued at the rate of two hundred and twenty four 224 hours per year (8.62 hours biweekly d. For the fifteenth (15th) year and thereafter of continuous service, General Leave shall be accrued at the rate of two hundred and fifty six (256) hours per year 9.85 hours biweekly). 5. Use of General Leave a. No employee shall be permitted to use General Leave in excess of actual time earned and General Leave shall not be accrued in excess of six hundred and forty (640) hours. General Leave use for vacations shall be taken only with permission of the Chief of Police (or his/her designee); however, the Chief of Police shall schedule all vacations with due consideration for the wishes of the employee and particular regard for the needs of the department. If used as sick leave, employees must call in prior to their shift and provide a supervisor with notice that they are using General Leave due to illness or; injury-err# rnil-,.�� k b. General Leave accumulated in excess of the six hundred and forty (640) hour cap shall be paid at the base hourly rate of pay on the first payday following such accumulation. 6. General Leave Pay at Separation for Employees Exempt from the Retirement Medical Trust - Upon separation of employment, employees exempt from the Retirement Medical Trust shall be aid for unused General Leave at their current regular rate of pay for all unused, earned General Leave to which they are entitled up to and including the last da . of employment. 7. General Leave Conversion to Cash ®— During Calendar Year 2020 Aan employee may elect to cash out take-up to one-hundred and twenty (120) hours of accrued vacation leave and/or general leave pay-at their current regular rate of pay r-psi G2!eR ar year fer ------rued (-`epwal Leave in lie i of time riff mten�t+ -f +kn parties that emnln�r �nt��,I�t�lte General Leave as V2G2tinm rl the G irrert}VeaF i��l C�.,`i7GfI-. On or before the beginning of the pay period which includes December 15 of each calendar year beginning in December 2020, an employee may make an irrevocable election to cash out u to one hundred and twent 120 hours of 833 HBPOA MOu-Octo-ber—i,--)01 througl-Dec--amber--3-1 20-19 January 1,2020—June 30,2023 29 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION accrued General Leave which will be earned in the following calendar year at the employee's regular rate of pay. The employee can elect to receive up to sixes (60) hours of General Leave cash out in the pay period that includes July 15. The employee shall receive any remaining General Leave cash out to which they irrevocably elected to cash out in the pay period that includes December 1. However, if the employee's General Leave balance is less than the amount the employee elected to cash out (in the prior calendar year) the employee will receive cash for the amount of leave the employee has accrued at the time of the cash out. 8. Deferred Compensation/General Leave Cash Out - The value of any unused earned General Leave may be transferred to deferred campensation at the regular rate of pay in connection with separation from employment but only durin the time the em to ee is actives em to ed with the Cit . The em to ee must request the transfer no later than the pay period prior to the employee's last day of employment. Any unused earned General Leave remaining upon separation will be transferred to the qualified medical retirement trust program on a pre-tax basis. 9. Sick Leave — Full-time employees hired on or before the pay Period following Council approval of this 2020-2023 MOU will receive a one-time Sick Leave bank totaling 144 hours. Up to 72 hours of this Sick Leave may be used for family Sick Leave per the relationships included in Labor Code section 233. Once this Sick Leave bank is fully used, employees will no longer receive Sick Leave, only General Leave as described above. This one-time bank may not be cashed out at any time, nor, upon separation from employment transferred to deferred compensation and/or a qualified medical retirement trust program. D. Bereavement Leave - Employees shall be entitled to bereavement leave not to exceed three (3) working days in each instance of death in the immediate family. Immediate family is defined as father, mother, sister, brother, spouse, registered domestic partner, children, grandfather, grandmother, stepfather, stepmother, step grandfather, step grandmother, grandchildren, stepsisters, stepbrothers, mother-in- law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepchildren, or wards of which the employee is the legal guardian. 834 HBPOA M0U-October-1. 2017 through Decamber-31 -2049 January 1.2020-June 30,2023 30 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION Leave Benefits Entitlement - As employees do not accrue sick leave, all employees will be allowed to use up to (sixty) 60 hours per calendar year for family sick leave to care for a child, parent, spouse, registered domestic partner grandchild, grandparent, sibling or step-parent. E#ecti .-On + r t�'C U "s,T-annr^% h;- Onon zo fef-fanli"Gk leave. F_.E. The City will provide family and medical care leave for eligible employees that meet all requirements of State and Federal law. Rights and obligations are set forth in the Department of Labor Regulations implementing the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the regulations of the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission implementing the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Time off for a work related injury shall not run concurrently with FMLA or CFRA leave for sworn and detention employees. The City shall comply with all State and Federal leave benefit entitlements laws. An employee on an approved leave shall be allowed to use paid Sick Leave and earned Vacation, General Leave and/or Compensatory Time for the duration of the approved leave. F. Catastrophic Leave Donation Program - Under certain conditions, employees may donate leave time to another employee in need. The program is outlined in Exhibit F. H-G. Nurse Employees Certification -The City shall allow licensed nurse employees time off with pay to attend required courses necessary to maintain certification requirements. H. Cash Out of Compensatory Time Off - Thre gh the and of �n,o, tTwice each year, employees may, at their option, be paid for their compensatory time off. Payment when requested under this section shall be at the employee's regular rate of pay in effect at the time the request is made. � ��+� �� i cu!e;;dur ye r `'n''n �On or before the beginning of the pay period which E GGt;.. „ y u� ���� , t includes December 15 19) of each calendar year, an employee may make an irrevocable election to cash out accrued compensatory time off which will be earned in the following calendar year. The employee can elect to receive cash for their accrued compensatory time off up to two times per calendar year, and in a cumulative amount not to exceed the number of hours the employee irrevocably elected to cash out in the prior year. However, if the employee's compensatory time off leave balance in the pay period containing December 15th is less than (the balance of) the total amount the employee elected to cash out (in the prior calendar year) the employee will receive cash for the amount of leave the employee has accrued at the time of the cash out. Compensatory time off which is cashed out will be paid at the employee's regular rate of pay. J-1.Association Business - An allowance of one thousand forty (1040) hours per year shall be established for the purpose of allowing authorized representatives of the 835 HBPOA MOU-©etabef-4_-�?04-7 through-0ecetxtber-�-1 2-0a9 January 1.2020—June 30.2023 31 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION Association to represent members of the Association in their employment relations. Such allowance may be utilized only by those persons authorized by the Board of Directors of the Association and such utilization shall be subject to the rules indicated in Exhibit B. Up to two hundred (200) hours per year of unused hours may be carried over to the subsequent year. ARTICLE XIII - CITY PERSONNEL RULES All MOU provisions that supersede the City's Personnel Rules shall automatically be incorporated into the City's Personnel Rules as applicable. All City Personnel Rules shall apply to Association members, however, to the extent this MOU modifies the City's Personnel Rules, the Personnel Rules as modified will apply to Association members. ARTICLE XIV — MISCELLANEOUS A. Tuition Reimbursement - Education costs shall be paid to non-sworn employees on the basis of full refund for tuition fees, books and supplies-provided, however, that maximum reimbursement shall be at the rates currently in effect in the University of California system. Upon approval of the Department Head and the Human Resources Director, employees may be compensated for actual cost of tuition, books, and fees at accredited educational institutions that charge higher rates than the University of California, if it can be demonstrated by the employee that said educational institution presents the only accredited course or program within a reasonable commuting distance of the employee. Tuition reimbursement shall be limited to job related courses or approved degree objectives and require prior approval by the Department Head and Human Resources Director. Reimbursements shall be made when employees present proof to the Human Resources Director that they have paid such costs and successfully completed the course(s) with either a "C" grade or better, or a "Pass" grade in a pass/fail grading system. B. Meal Allowance: 1. Per Diem - Employees shall be entitled to per diem under the following circumstances: a. Personnel with prior knowledge and approval of their supervisor, and on work assignments, or attending, meetings or training in excess of a twenty-five (25) mile radius beyond their normal work station, and which extends more than one (1) hour beyond their normal work hours or require lodging. 836 HBPOA MOU--OcYcbe -? 2017-through-Oecember31 29-19 January 1,2020 June 30,2023 32 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION b. Meeting or training assignments, which include a meal, will be reimbursed at the actual cost of the meeting or meal, not to exceed the prorated per diem schedule. c. Meal expenses other than listed in "a" or "b" may be considered for reimbursement (receipt required) at the discretion of the Division Commander. d. Receipts are not required, other than as noted above. 2. Per Diem Schedule - Forty-five dollars ($45) per twenty-four (24) hour period or prorated as follows; Breakfast — Ten dollars ($10.00), Lunch — Fifteen dollars ($15.00), Dinner— Twenty dollars ($20.00). C. Mileage Allowance - The City shall reimburse employees for the use of personal automobiles at the existing IRS reimbursable rate. D. Weapon Vesting - Unit employees' assigned a weapon shall be vested with ten percent (10%) ownership per year so that ten (10) years after assignment of the weapon to the employee, he/she shall be fully vested with ownership. Employees are responsible for paying the gun transfer fee when the weapon is transferred to them. E. Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing - The City maintains the right to conduct a test during working hours of any employee that it reasonably suspects is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance in the workplace, consistent with department policy. F. Take Home Vehicles/Distance to Work - Employees who take work vehicles home under this provision must reside within thirty-five (35) miles of the City limits. Those employees assigned a motorcycle who reside beyond thirty-five (35) miles of the City limits at the time of ratification of this Agreement may drive their motorcycle to and from their residence to their place of work if such travel does not exceed three hundred and fifty (350) miles per week. The following unit classifications shall be allowed to take a City vehicle home under this provision: Employees assigned to the Executive Division, Administrative Division, Investigation Division and specific assignments in the Uniform Division that require a vehicle assignment as part of their duties (i.e., Canine, Motorcycle, Accident Reconstruction, Special Enforcement Bureau). Employees who take a City vehicle home are expected to be reasonably available to respond to work-related activities, however, there is no restriction of the employee's off-duty activities implied or intended by this expectation. G. Administrative Appeal Procedure - In compliance with the Government Code, the Administrative Appeal Procedure for all public safety officers is referenced in Exhibit D of this MOU. 837 HBPOA MOU O,t9ber-11,20-1-7-tlimugh-geeembeF-31-;-2,01-9 January 1. 2020—June 30.2023 33 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION H. Direct Deposit - All employees hired after April 1, 2006 shall be required to enroll in and maintain participation in the City's direct deposit pay system. I. Meet and Confer- During the term of this Agreement, the City retains the right to meet and confer on any specific issue related to payroll implementation and/or compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). J. Physical Fitness Program -Any physical fitness time earned under prior HBPD Policy Manual Section 208.9 can still be used, but can be denied if it will require the Department to backfill the employee requesting to use the time. K. Administrative Dispatcher Assignment 1. The Administrative Dispatcher assignment will be for two years. The employee in the assignment on the date of City Council approval of this 2017-19 MOU will stay in the assignment for two years from her initial date of appointment. a. Future appointees will have the chance to apply by providing interest memos prior to expiration of the assignment. The City will post a notice for two weeks informing prospective appointees that during that two-week period they may submit their interest memos. b. If no person submits an interest memo, the then current appointee can be reappointed for another one-year assignment. If that person no longer wishes to serve in the assignment, the Communications Manager has the discretion to keep the assignment vacant or to appoint another (i.e., a different person) Communications Supervisor to the assignment for one year. c. If one person (different from the then current appointee) submits an interest memo, that person (not the then current appointee) will be appointed to the assignment. d. If more than one person (different from the then current appointee) submits an interest memo, there will be a selection process and the City reserves the right to select the appointee among those who submitted interest memos. 2. The Communications Administrative Supervisor will not be above the Communications Supervisor in the Organizational Chart and will reflected as follows in the Communications 1 Manual: Communications Manager Communications Supervisor Communications Administrative Supervisor Communications Operator 838 HBPOA MOU-Oc-tuber-l-,-201-74hrough-DeceM-tber3; 201-9 January 1. 2020—June 30.2023 34 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION L. Classification and Compensation Stud: The Association a rees to coo erate with a classification and com ensation stud within one gear of approval of this MOU. 839 HBPOA MOU--October--1. 2017 througt}-December 31,2-019 January 1. 2020—June 30 2023 35 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding this day of 20204-9. HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION By: By: Fred A. IAIilc^n Oliver Chi Yasha Nikitin City Manager POA President By: By: Robert Handy Sean McDonough Chief of Police POA Vice President By: By: Peter J. Brown Pete Teichmann Chief Negotiator POA Board Member By: 1 eri Ann FaFrell_HaFric^nTravis By: Robert Wexler Hopkins Chief Negotiator Assistant City Manager MaGhele W2FFeR I--tuman Res-G rce rlir� Rr � ilafinrvcc i.-@-C a ptc`Z.°-cry v'l y- I^Ann Dia-z APPROVED AS TO FORM By: By: Sandy Henderson Michael E. Gates Senior Human Resources Analyst City Attorney 840 HBPOA MOU--October-1.2017--thrGugti Decembe, 31 20-1-9 January 1. 2020—June 30,2023 36 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT A— SALARY SCHEDULE Effective September 24, 2016 Alen-!;wom 3� O'R6rp;;-ge Effective eptembeF 24 2916 lob NA Ramie ,A 8 6 9 0290 Cemmunieataergs CpeFQterTF-) P9A288 29.63 34.27 32.99 34.91 3 0281 E ,+G a t+en5 8t1peFVTse F P o °^. 91 83.92 85.:78 8:7.:76 8 Q 84 42.Q3 =1 n te..tie , of one= 39-50 31.12 33-83 34.64 36.55 0222 n teRti9R ShA S U. ,.,,, r on.22 33.75 35.61 37.57 30 64 41.83 0325 per;ee ReGFuit PQA228 25.65 (A 28-95 3042 34-78 6fEs�.tie ec- we Co mtem tam er 24, 291G �-A4e fie#9escriptie Fail-6Fade A 8 G 9 � 0333 °per °^�3 37.29 99-34 41.50 43.78 46.19 0�-59 Peii +:t °^,�9 47.95 99.49 53 �5 5 70 59.28 841 HBPOA MOU Octet 1-2447 +rough+De ber-34,201-9 January 1,2020-June 30,2023 37 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT A- SALARY SCHEDULE Non-Sworn 4.0% Increase Effective January 1, 2020 Job No Job Description Pay Grade A B C D E 0280 Communications Operator- PD POA280 30.82 32.52 34.31 36.20 38.20 0281 Communications Supervisor- PD POA281 35.28 37.21 39.27 41.43 43.71 0221 Detention Officer POA221 30.68 32.36 34.14 36.03 38.01 0220 Detention Officer, Nurse POA220 32.25 34.02 35.89 37.87 39.95 0222 Detention Shift Supervisor POA222 35.10 37.03 39.07 41.23 43.50 0225 Police Recruit POA225 26.68 28.14 29.69 31.32 33.05 Sworn 4.0% Increase Effective January 1, 2020 Job No Job Description Pay Grade A B C D E 0223 Police Officer POA223 38.78 40.91 43.16 45.53 48.04 0159 Police Sergeant POA159 49.76 52.50 55.38 58.45 61.65 842 HBPOA MOU--Q-.Wber--1-;-2047-tbroug4l))eeem-bef-34,--20-19 January 1. 2020-June 30,2023 38 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT A- SALARY SCHEDULE Non-Sworn 3.50% Increase Effective JanuarV 1, 2021 Job No Job Description Pay Grade A B C D E 0280 Communications Operator- PD POA280 31.90 33.66 35.51 37.47 39.54 0281 Communications Supervisor- PD POA281 36.51 38.51 40.64 42.88 45.24 0221 Detention Officer POA221 31.75 33.49 35.33 37.29 39.34 0220 Detention Officer, Nurse POA220 33.38 35.21 37.15 39.20 41.35 0222 Detention Shift Supervisor POA222 36.33 38.33 40.44 42.67 45.02 0225 Police Recruit POA225 27.61 29.12 30.73 32.42 34.21 Sworn 3.50% Increase Effective JanuarV 1, 2021 Job No Job Description Pay Grade A B C D E 0223 Police Officer POA223 40.14 42.34 44.67 47.12 49.72 0159 1 Police Sergeant POA159 51.50 54.34 57.32 1 60.50 63.81 843 HBPOA MOU OetobeF1--204-7--t4rcugh--Deoembefi 1-2G49 January 1 2020-June 30.2023 39 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT A- SALARY SCHEDULE Non-Sworn 3.50% Increase Effective January 1, 2022 Job No Job Description Pay Grade A B C D E 0280 Communications Operator- PD POA280 33.02 34.84 36.75 38.78 40.92 0281 Communications Supervisor- PD POA281 37.79 39.86 42.06 44.38 46.82 0221 Detention Officer POA221 32.86 34.66 36.57 38.60 40.72 0220 Detention Officer, Nurse POA220 34.55 36.44 38.45 40.57 42.80 0222 Detention Shift Supervisor POA222 37.60 39.67 41.86 44.16 46.60 0225 Police Recruit POA225 28.58 30.14 31.81 33.55 1 35.41 Sworn 3.50% Increase Effective January 1, 2022 Job No Job Description Pay Grade A B C D E 0223 Police Officer POA223 41.54 43.82 46.23 48.77 51.46 0159 Police Sergeant POA159 53.30 56.24 59.33 62.62 66.04 844 HBPOA MOU Ostobe-I-204744rGkFBecember-31--2QT9 January 1,2020-June 30,2023 40 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT B — ASSOCIATION BANK TIME GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF THE ASSOCIATION BANK TIME A. Any substantial! time used for the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association business while the member is using that time, is on a working status and this time will be deducted from the Association Bank, as per the Memorandum of Understanding. B. Any Association member desiring to use Association time, while on duty, shall obtain permission from their immediate supervisor, then from the President of the Association. An Association member shall, on all but emergency situations, give adequate advance notice to his/her supervisor when requesting time off for Association business. If the employee's absence is less than one hour, use of Association bank time is not required. If the employee is away from work in excess of one hour, an Association book-time slip for all time away from work is required. In the event that the President of the Association is not available to grant permission, the Vice-President will then have the responsibility to make the appropriate decision. If the Association member's immediate supervisor will not grant the person who is requesting time off for Association business, then the President shall be immediately notified by the member. If the business is of such a nature that it must be conducted by that particular Association member, then the President will take the matter to the Division level and every effort will be made to resolve the issue. C. Any member using Association time, while on duty, will submit an Association Bank Time Form and an overtime request form to the President. The member must write on top of the overtime form "ASSOCIATION BANK TIME OFF" and the payroll exception form will be signed by the supervisor and the President of the Police Officers' Association or his representative. The communique will have the exact time and date that was used for the Association business, the location where the business was conducted. D. Those Association members that may use the Association Bank are: 1. President of the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association. 2. Board of Directors of the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association. 1. Substantial time, being defined as that time in excess of one hour and where the Association member is not available for duty until the Association business is concluded. 845 HBPOA MOU-0etGber--1 January 1.2020—June 30.2023 41 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT B — ASSOCIATION BANK TIME 3. Members assigned to committees designated by the President or the Board of Directors. 4. PORAC Representative. 5. Any other Association member designated. E. All memorandums and payroll exemption forms will be forwarded to payroll and the copies will be sent to the Secretary of the Association for accounting purposes. 846 HBPOA MOU-October--1,201-7-thr©ugh-Decernber31,2019 January 1, 2020—June 30,2023 42 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT C — SERVICE CREDIT SUBSIDY SERVICE CREDIT SUBSIDY PLAN An employee who has retired from the City and meets the plan participation requirements shall receive a monthly Service Credit Subsidy as provided below if the employee incurs expenses for medical premiums or purchases medical insurance to reimburse the retiree for the payment of qualified medical expenses incurred for the purchase of medical insurance. If two retired employees are married or registered domestic partners and both were covered by this MOU at the time of retirement,each would receive a reimbursement equal to the amount of his or her monthly Service Credit Subsidy even if only one purchased the medical plan and the other was named as a dependent, irrespective of who was the purchaser of the medical plan. If a retired member has a spouse or registered domestic partner who has retired from another bargaining unit, that spouse or registered domestic partner is not precluded from receiving the subsidy if at the time of his/her retirement the MOU governing that individual authorized the subsidy. The City shall continue to treat this Subsidy as a non-taxable reimbursement unless otherwise required by the Internal Revenue Service. Plan Participation Requirements 1. At the time of retirement, the employee has a minimum often (10) years of continuous regular (permanent) City service or is granted an industrial disability retirement; and 2. At the time of retirement, the employee is employed by the City; and 3. Following official separation from the City, the employee is granted a retirement allowance by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS). The City's obligation to pay the Service Credit Subsidy as indicated shall be modified downward or cease during the lifetime of the retiree upon the occurrence of any one of the following: a. On the first of the month in which a retiree or dependent reaches age 65 or on the date the retiree or dependent can first apply and become eligible, automatically or voluntarily, for medical coverage under Medicare (whether or not such application is made) the City's obligation to pay Service Credit Subsidy may be adjusted downward or eliminated. b. In the event of the death of an eligible employee, whether retired or not, the amount of the Service Credit Subsidy benefit which the deceased employee was eligible for at the time of his/her death shall be paid to the surviving spouse or dependent for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months from the date of death. 4. Minimum Eligibility for Benefits — With the exception of an industrial disability retirement, eligibility for Service Credit Subsidy begins after an employee has completed ten (10) years of continuous regular (permanent) service with the City of 847 HBPOA MOU--October--1 201-7--through-Oeeember31--20-1-9 January 1,2020 June 30.2023 43 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT C — SERVICE CREDIT SUBSIDY Huntington Beach. Said service must be continuous unless prior service is reinstated at the time of his/her rehire in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules. To receive the Service Credit Subsidy retirees are required to purchase medical insurance from City sponsored plans. The City shall have the right to require any retiree (annuitant) to annually certify that the retiree is purchasing medical insurance benefits. 5. Disability Retirees - Industrial disability retirees with less than ten (10)years of service shall receive a maximum monthly payment toward the premium for health insurance of $121.00. Payments shall be in accordance with the stipulations and conditions, which exist for all retirees. 6. Service Credit Subsidy — Payment shall not exceed dollar amount which is equal to the qualified medical expenses incurred for the purchase of City sponsored medical insurance. 7. Maximum Monthly Service Credit Subsidy Payments - All retirees, including those retired as a result of disability, whose number of years of service prior to retirement exceeds ten (10) continuous years of regular (permanent) service shall be entitled to maximum monthly Service Credit Subsidy by the City for each year of completed City service as follows: Maximum Service Credit Subsidy Retirements After: Service Credit Years of Service Subsidy 10 $ 121 11 136 12 151 13 . 166 14 181 15 196 16 211 17 226 18 241 19 256 20 271 21 286 22 300 23 315 24 330 25 344 848 HBPOA MOU-ae#aber--1,2017-through-De®embeT 31;--201-9 January 1, 2020—June 30 2023 44 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT C — SERVICE CREDIT SUBSIDY 8. Medicare: a. All persons are eligible for Medicare coverage at age 65. Those with sufficient credited quarters of Social Security will receive Part A of Medicare at no cost. Those without sufficient credited quarters are still eligible for Medicare at age 65, but will have to pay for Part A of Medicare if the individual elects to take Medicare. In all cases, the participant pays for Part B of Medicare. b. When a retiree and his/her spouse are both 65 or over, and neither is eligible for paid Part A of Medicare, the Service Credit Subsidy shall pay for Part A for each of them or the maximum subsidy, whichever is less. c. When a retiree at age 65 is eligible for paid Part A of Medicare and his/her spouse is not eligible for paid Part A of Medicare, the spouse shall not receive the subsidy. When a retiree at age 65 is not eligible for paid Part A of Medicare and his/her spouse who is also age 65 is eligible for paid Part A of Medicare, the subsidy shall be for the retiree's Part A only. 9. Cancellation: a. For retirees/dependents eligible for paid Part A of Medicare, the following cancellation provisions apply: i. Coverage for a retiree under the Service Credit Subsidy Plan will be eliminated on the first day of the month in which the retiree reaches age 65. ii. At age 65 retirees are eligible to make application for Medicare. Upon being considered "eligible to make application," whether or not application has been made for Medicare, the Service Credit Subsidy Plan will be eliminated. 849 HBPOA MOU-October--?.2017-thmough December 331 2019 January 1. 2020—June 30 2023 45 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT D — ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE 1. Authority a. Rule 20 of the existing City Personnel Rules provides an administrative procedure for appealing any discipline that involves a loss in pay. Rule 20 applies to all City employees. b. Government Code Section 3304(b) allows that an appeal procedure be made available to all "public safety officers" (as defined at Government Code § 3301)for the following "punitive actions as defined in Government Code section 3303:" (i) written reprimands; and (ii) transfer for purposes of punishment with no loss of pay. Such actions will be collectively referred to as an "Action." Case law allows such an appeal procedure to be more limited than afforded under Rule 20. c. This provision is intended to establish the Administrative Arbitration Panel to hear appeals from public safety officers. This provision only applies to an "Action" as defined above in "b." (Government Code § 3304(b)) 2. Administrative Arbitration Panel a. Appeals will be heard by a neutral fact finding group of three City employees. b. Only active full-time employees of the City of Huntington Beach Police Department may serve on the Administrative Arbitration Panel. The Panel is comprised of one employee selected by the POA, one employee selected by the - Chief of Police, and the third employee selected by mutual agreement between the first two panel members. If no agreement can be reached, the "strike-out" process will be used to select the third Panel member, with the POA and the Chief each submitting four names for consideration. A coin toss will determine the party striking first with the POA reserving the right to call the coin or defer. c. The panel member selected by the Chief of Police, the POA, and the panel member selected by the Chief of Police and the POA shall each select one alternate to the panel to serve in place of a panel member in case of conflicts of interest. d. A panel member will serve one year. If the panel member selected to serve on an Administrative Arbitration Panel has direct involvement in the punitive action or is a party to the issue, he or she will be replaced by the alternate 3. Appeal Notice a. An appealing officer has five (5) calendar days from date of receipt of an "Action" to file a written appeal with the Chief of Police; otherwise, the "Action" shall stand as issued with no further rights to appeal. b. If an officer chooses not to appeal an "Action," they may submit a written rebuttal within thirty (30) days from date of receiving the "Action." The written rebuttal will be filed with the "Action" in the officer's official personnel file. 850 HBPOA MOU-October--1 2017-through-December 31-20-4-9 January 1 2020—June 30 2023 46 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT D — ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE 4. Scheduling of Hearing Upon receipt of the written appeal notice, the Chief of Police is required to immediately request the Administrative Arbitration Panel to convene for a hearing. The Administrative Arbitration Panel is required to convene within thirty (30) days of receiving notice from the Chief of Police. 5. Hearing Procedure a. All hearings shall be closed to the public unless the disciplined officer requests a public hearing. b. All hearings shall be tape-recorded. c. The Administrative Arbitration Panel shall hear testimony from the appealing officer and the Department (specifically, the officer who investigated the conduct that led to the Written Reprimand). Testimony shall not exceed one hour from each side and an additional fifteen (15) minutes shall be given to each for rebuttal. The Department shall be heard first. d. If an appealing officer wishes to submit a written argument in lieu of oral testimony, they may do so provided that they notify the opposing party. The written testimony may not exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) words. The written testimony must be submitted to the Administrative Arbitration Panel and the Chief of Police by no later than three (3) days in advance of the scheduled hearing. e. There is no right to sworn testimony, subpoenas, cross-examination or representation by third parties, including attorneys, at the hearing. f. In all "Actions" involving punitive discipline, the burden of proof shall be on the Department to show by a preponderance of the evidence that just cause exists for imposing discipline. In all non-punitive "Actions" (e.g., a non-punitive transfer that results in a loss of pay), the burden of proof shall be on the Department to show by a preponderance of the evidence that reasonable grounds exist for the transfer. 6. Rendering of Decision bV the Administrative Arbitration Panel a. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Administrative Arbitration Panel shall deliberate in closed session. b. The decision of the Administrative Arbitration Panel is binding with no further rights to appeal. c. The decision of the Administrative Arbitration Panel must be issued in writing to the appealing officer within seven (7) calendar days from the conclusion of the hearing. d. The member of the Administrative Arbitration Panel who was selected by the POA and the Chief of Police shall be responsible for preparing and distributing the decision with a copy to both parties. e. The decision shall include the following: ➢ Sustained ("Action" stands) 851 HBPOA MOU-Octeber--1 201-7-through December31,20-1-9 January 1, 2020=June 30,2023 47 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT D — ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE ➢ Not Sustained ("Action" does not stand) ➢ Other Recommendation(s) to the Chief of Police f. In the event an officer's "Action" is Sustained, they may, within five (5) calendar days from the date of the Administrative Arbitration Panel's decision, file a written rebuttal. The written rebuttal will be filed with the "Action" in the employee's official personnel file, along with the tape recording of the hearing. 852 HBPOA MOU-October-1, 2017-through--December 31,20-1-9 January 1.2020—June 30,2023 48 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT E — VOLUNTARY CATASTROPHIC LEAVE DONATION Guidelines 1. Purpose The purpose of the voluntary catastrophic leave donation program is to bridge employees who have been approved leave time to either: return to work, long- term disability, or medical retirement. Permanent employees who accrue vacation, general leave or compensatory time may donate such leave to another permanent employee when a catastrophic illness or injury befalls that employee or because the employee is needed to care for a seriously ill family member. The leave-sharing Leave Donation Program is Citywide across all departments and is intended to provide an additional benefit. Nothing in this program is intended to change current policy and practice for use and/or accrual of vacation, general, or sick leave. 2. Definitions Catastrophic Illness or Injury - A serious debilitating illness or injury which incapacitates the employee or an employee's family member. Family Member - For the purposes of this policy, the definition of family member is that defined in the Family Medical Leave Act (child, parent, spouse or domestic partner). 3. Eligible Leave Accrued compensatory time off, vacation or general leave hours may be donated. The minimum donation an employee may make is two (2) hours and the maximum is forty (40) hours. 4. Eligibility Permanent employees who accrue vacation or general leave may donate such hours to eligible recipients. Compensatory time off accrued may also be donated. An eligible recipient is an employee who: • Accrues vacation or general leave; • Is not receiving disability benefits or Workers' Compensation payments; and • Requests donated leave. 5. Transfer of Leave The maximum donation credited to a recipient's leave account shall be the amount necessary to ensure continuation of the employee's regular salary during the employee's period of approved catastrophic leave. Donations will be voluntary, HBPOA MOU--0otober-4-;.2.04-7-4hrGug-h-9eeem-bar-31,7204-9 January 1. 2020-June 30,2023 49 853 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT E —VOLUNTARY CATASTROPHIC LEAVE DONATION confidential and irrevocable. Hours donated will be converted into a dollar amount based on the hourly wage of the donor. The dollar amount will then be converted into accrued hours based on the recipient's hourly wage. An employee needing leave will complete a Leave Donation Request Form and submit it to the Department Director for approval. The Department Director will forward the form to Human Resources for processing. Human Resources, working with the department, will send out the request for leave donations. Employees wanting to make donations will submit a Leave Donation Form to the Finance Department (City payroll). All donation forms submitted to payroll will be date stamped and used in order received for each bi-weekly pay period. Multiple donations will be rotated in order to insure even use of time from donors. Any donation form submitted that is not needed will be returned to the donor. HBPOA MOU-October--1 2017-threugk4-9ecember 31,20-1-9 January 1.2020—June 30,2023 50 854 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT E — VOLUNTARY CATASTROPHIC LEAVE DONATION Voluntary Catastrophic Leave Donation Program Leave Request Form Requestor, Please Complete According to the provisions of the Voluntary Catastrophic Leave Donation Program. I hereby request donated vacation, general leave or compensatory time. MY SIGNATURE CERTIFIES THAT: • A Leave of absence in relation to a catastrophic illness or injury has been approved by my Department; and • 1 am not receiving disability benefits or Workers' Compensation payments. (Name: (Please Print or Type: Last, First, MI) lllork Phone: Department: ob Title: Employee ID#: ;Requester Signature: Date: Department Director: Date: Human Resources Division Use Only End donation date will bridge to: End donation date: ❑ Long Term Disability ❑ Medical Retirement beginning ❑ Length of FMLA leave ending ❑ Return to work f � Human Resources Director Signature: Date signed: i Please return this form to the Human Resources Office for processing. HBPOA MOU J January 1.2020—June 30,2023 51 855 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT E —VOLUNTARY CATASTROPHIC LEAVE DONATION Voluntary Catastrophic Leave Donation Program Leave Donation Form Donor, please complete Donor Name: (Please Print or Type: Last, First, MI) Work Phone: Donor Job Title: Type of Accrued Leave: Number of Hours I wish to Donate: ❑ Vacation Hours of Vacation ❑ Compensatory Time Hours of Compensatory Time ❑ General Leave Hours of General Leave I understand that this voluntary donation of leave credits, once processed, is irrevocable; but if not needed, the donation will be returned to me. I also understand that this donation will remain confidential. I wish to donate my accrued vacation, comp or general leave hours to the Leave Donation Program for: Eligible recipient employee's name (Last, First, MI): Donor Signature: Please submit to Payroll in the Finance Department. HBPOA MOU--Octeber-1,201-7--thr®ugh-De ember 31,2-J1-9 January 1. 2020—June 30,2023 52 856 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT F —JOB SHARING PROGRAM A. Definition Job Sharing: Two employees share one job, subject to the following conditions: B. Eligibility 1. Police Officers eligible for this program must have three (3) years experience as a patrol Officer for Huntington Beach Police. Lateral Officers with two (2) years prior patrol experience are eligible after two (2) years of patrol assignment with HBPD. Police Sergeants are not eligible for the job sharing program. 2. Communications Operators eligible for this program must have three (3) years dispatch experience as a Communications Operator for Huntington Beach Police. Lateral Communication Operators with three (3) years of prior experience are eligible after two (2) years experience with HBPD. 3. Detention Officers are eligible after two (2) years experience as Detention Officers with HBPD. C. Benefits Job Sharing employees will: 1. Bid for one position on a patrol squad or duty position. 2. Use the seniority of the junior member of the team to establish bid shift order. 3. Receive medical coverage for employee only, or a $200 stipend upon proof of medical coverage per MOU proposal. 4. Accrue Seniority for PERS and the department on a half time basis. 5. Receive hourly pay. 6. Receive one half (1/2) uniform allowance. 7. Receive half education pay at individual rate. 8. Receive half holiday pay. 9. Receive Sick time per MOU. 10. Accrue vacation and General Leave on half time basis. 11. Earn seniority on half time basis. 12. Earn compensation for court appearance per MOU. 13. Receive time and one half pay for mandatory overtime. HBPOA MOU-0ot©ber--1 2017-through-December 31 2019 January 1. 2020—June 30,2023 53 857 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT F —JOB SHARING PROGRAM D. Conditions 1. Absent an emergency, employees seeking a return to full time assignment are required to give 90-day notice of intent. 2. In the event of an emergency separation of the sharing partner, the remaining partner will enjoy a 90-day window within the shared position before returning to full time employment. 3. The remaining partner will return to full time when the sharing partner leaves the position, unless replaced by another qualified job share employee. 4. Job sharing employees are not eligible for voluntary overtime. 5. Up to five positions would be eligible for job sharing in uniform patrol. 6. Only one position in dispatch and the jail would be eligible for job sharing. 7. Job sharing employees cannot work specialty assignments (i.e. SWAT, Beach Detail, HNT). 8. Job Sharing would be limited to a five (5) year term. Job sharing candidates leaving the position would be eligible for re-entry after one year in patrol. HBPOA MOU-October--1-2017-through-December 31 2010,-- January 1. 2020—June 30,2023 54 858 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT G — ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT LABOR MANAGEMENT WORKERS' COMPENSATION ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION This Labor Management Alternate Dispute Resolution Agreement ("Agreement") entered into by and between the City of Huntington Beach ("City") and the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association ("HBPOA") is created pursuant to California Labor Code Section 3201.7(a)(3)(c). Nothing in this Agreement diminishes the entitlement of an employee to compensation payments for total or partial disability, temporary disability, or medical treatment fully paid by the employer as otherwise provided in Division 4 of the Labor Code. Nothing in this Agreement denies to any employee the right to representation by counsel at all stages during the alternative dispute resolution process. Article I. Purpose The purposes of this Agreement are: 1. To provide active employees claiming compensable injuries under Division 4 of the California Labor Code ("Workers' Compensation Law") with an expedited procedure to resolve medical disputes in accordance with Article IV, Section D of this Agreement to facilitate their prompt return to work at either full duties or a transitional duty assignment; 2. To provide retirees claiming a presumptive injury as defined by California Labor Code (hereinafter"Labor Code") section 3212 et seq. with an expedited procedure to resolve medical disputes in accordance with Article IV, Section D of the Agreement; 3. To reduce the number and severity of disputes between the City and covered employees, when those disputes relate to workers' compensation; and 4. To provide workers' compensation coverage in a way that improves labor management relations, improves organizational effectiveness, and reduces costs to the City. These purposes will be achieved by utilizing an exclusive list of medical providers to be the sole and exclusive source of medical evaluations for disputed issues surrounding covered employees in accordance with California Labor Code Section 3201.7©. Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual terms, covenants and conditions herein, the parties agree as follows: Article II. Term of Agreement The City and HBPOA enter into this Agreement with the understanding that the law authorizing this Agreement is new, untested and evolving. The parties further understand that this Agreement governs a pilot program and that it will become effective after it is HBPOA MOU--October--4,2017-through December 3l,-2019 January11.2020—June 30.2023 55 859 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT G — ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT executed by the parties, submitted to the Administrative Director of the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation in accordance with Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 10202(d), and accepted by the Administrative Director as evidenced by the Director's letter to the parties indicating approval of the Agreement. This Agreement shall be in effect for eighteen (18) months from the date of the implementation of the program. Thereafter, it shall be reviewed and, if found to be effective will continue and remain in force from year to year unless terminated by either party. Any claim arising from an industrial injury sustained before the termination of this Agreement shall continue to be covered by the terms of this Agreement, until all medical issues related to the pending claim are resolved. Any medical issue resolved under this Agreement shall be final and binding. The parties reserve the right to terminate this Agreement at any time for good cause, by mutual agreement or by act of the legislature. The terminating party must give thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. The parties agree to meet and confer in good faith to try and resolve the issues underlying the termination during the thirty day period prior to the termination of the Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement, the parties shall become fully subject to the provisions of the California law to the same extent as they were prior to the implementation of this Agreement, except as otherwise specified herein. Article III. Scope of Agreement A. This Agreement applies only to injuries, as defined by Workers' Compensation Law, claims by 1) active employees; 2) retirees who claim a presumptive injury as defined by California Labor Code Section 3212 et seq.; and 3) active employees who file a claim and subsequently retire before the claim is resolved. Retirees who filed claims while they were active employees are covered under this Agreement only for the purposes of petitions to reopen a pre-existing claim unless covered under A(2). This Agreement does not apply to any other retired employees. This Agreement does not cover post-retirement amendments to active claims. B. Employees who are covered under this Agreement remain covered during the entire period of active employment. C. Injuries occurring and claims filed after termination of this Agreement are not covered by this Agreement. D. This Agreement is restricted to establishing an exclusive list of medical providers to be used for medical dispute resolution for the above-covered employees in accordance with California Labor Code Section 3201.7(c). Article IV. Medical Provider A. This Agreement does not constitute a Medical Provider Network ("MPN"). Physicians who act as a covered employee's independent medical examiner ("IME") under this Agreement shall not act as the same employee's treating physician even if the physician has been pre-designated as the employee's HBPOA MOU--October-1.2017-through-December 31 20-1-9 January 1.2020—June 30,2023 56 860 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT G — ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT treating physician, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. Pre- designation of a physician must comply with the requirements set forth in Labor Code section 4600(d)(1). B. All employees with a disputed medical issue as described below in Section D must be evaluated by an approved physician from the exclusive list of approved medical providers. Said physician will serve as an IME. If the IME needs the opinion of a different specialist, the IME shall refer the employee to a physician of the IME's choice even if that doctor is not on the approved list. The exclusive list of approved medical providers will be established when the Agreement has been approved by all parties. C. The exclusive lists of approved medical providers shall include the specialties as agreed upon by the parties. D. An IME shall be used for all medical disputes that arise in connection with a workers' compensation claim including but not limited to determination of causation, the nature and extent of an injury, the nature and extent of permanent disability and apportionment, work restrictions, ability to return to work, including transitional duty, future medical care, and resolution of all disputes arising from utilization review, including need for spinal surgery pursuant to Labor Code section 4062(b). The parties will use the originally chosen IME for all subsequent disputes under this Agreement. In the event that said IME is no longer available, then the parties shall utilize the next specialist on the list pursuant to Article IV G d (below). The IME process will begin when either party gives the other written notice of an objection. Objections from the City will be sent to the employee with a copy to the employee's legal representative if represented and a copy to HBPOA. Objections from the employee or employee's legal representative will be sent to the employee's assigned Claims Examiner with a copy to the Claims Manager. Objections will be sent within thirty days of receipt of a medical report or a utilization review decision. A letter delaying decision of the claim automatically creates a dispute. A subsequent acceptance of the claim and/or resolution of the dispute issue eliminates the need for completion of the dispute resolution process set forth in this Agreement. E. The exclusive list of approved medical providers shall serve as the exclusive source of medical-legal evaluations as well as all other disputed medical issues arising from a claimed injury. F. The parties hereby agree that from time to time the exclusive list of approved medical providers may be amended. For either party to add an IME to the exclusive list of medical providers, the party must provide notice, in writing, to the other party of its intent to add a physician to the list. Absent a written objection to the other party within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the written proposal, the addition will be made. In the event there is an objection, the physician will not be added to the list. A physician may only be deleted from the exclusive list of medical providers if he/she breaches the terms and conditions of the contract with the City or by mutual agreement of the parties. HBPOA MOU-October 1 201-7-through-December 31,2049 January 1..2020—June 30,2023 57 861 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT G — ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT G. Appointments. a. The Claims section of the Workers' Compensation Division shall make appointment(s) with the IME within ten days of the date of the objection and/or notification of delay for employees covered under this Agreement. b. The employee shall be responsible for providing the Claims staff with his/her work schedule prior to an appointment being made so that appointments can be made during an employee's nonworking hours or the first or last hour of his/her workday. The amount of time allotted for hours spent at a physician's appointment during working hours will be subject to verification and will be allowed accordingly. c. Mileage reimbursement to covered employees shall be consistent with City policy and in accordance with Labor Code Section 4600 (e)(2) unless transportation is provided by the City. d. For purposes of appointments, the Claims staff will select the IME's by starting with the first name from the exclusive list of approved medical providers within the pertinent specialty, and continuing down the list, in order, until the list is exhausted, at which time the Claims staff will resume using the first name on the list. e. The City is not liable for the cost of any medical examination used to resolve the parties' disputes governed by this Agreement where said examination is furnished by a medical provider that is not authorized by this Agreement. Medical evaluations cannot be obtained outside of this Agreement for disputes covered by this Agreement. f. Both parties shall be bound by the opinions and recommendation of the IME. selected in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. H. Industrial Disability Retirements a. The Cit and HBPOA race size that the ADR racers can also be utilized to obtain a competent medical opinion as it relates to determining an employ eligibility for an Industrial Disability Retirement (IDR), pursuant to California Government Code Sections 21154 and 21156(a)(2). b. Pursuant to the guidelines outlined in Article IV of this Agreement, the City and the HBPOA shall meet and confer to identify an agreed-upon listing of IMEs to serve as the competent medical examiner in reviewing an employees' elicibility for an [DR. I. Use of IME When Medical Disputes Exist a. An IME shall be used for all medical disputes that arise in connection with a workers' compensation claim, including_ but not limited to determination of causation, the nature and extent of an injury, the nature and extent of HBPOA MOU-October--1,2017--t4hrough-aeeember 31,20-1-9 January 1.2020-June 30,2023 58 862 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT G — ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT permanent disability and apportionment, work restrictions, ability to return to work, including transitional duty, future medical care, and resolution of all disputes arising from utilization review, including need for spinal surgery pursuant to Labor Code section 4062(tb). b. Furthermore City nd HBPOA agree that IME reports will be admissible in any proceeding and / or hearing involving an injured employee. Article V. Discovery A. Employees covered by this Agreement shall provide the Claims staff with fully executed medical, employment and financial releases and any other documents reasonably necessary for the City to resolve the employee's claim, when requested. B. The parties agree they have met and conferred on the language of the medical/financial/employment releases to be used under this Agreement. If said releases cause undue delay and/or unforeseen adverse impact(s) to the City and/or the HBPOA and/or its members, then either party may request a meet and confer regarding said under delay and/or adverse impact(s). The parties shall meet and confer within 30 days of a party's request to meet and confer. C. Employees shall cooperate in providing a statement. D. This Agreement does not preclude a formal deposition of the applicant or the physician when necessary. Attorney's fees for employee depositions shall be covered by Labor Code section 5710. There will be no attorney's fees for doctor's depositions. Article VI. General Provisions A. The Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes all other Agreements, oral or written, with respect to the subject matter in this Agreement. B. This Agreement shall be governed and construed pursuant to the laws of the State of California. C. This Agreement, including all attachments and exhibits, shall not be amended, nor any provisions waived, except in writing, signed by the parties which expressly refers to this Agreement. D. If any portion of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or illegal the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. E. Notice required under this Agreement shall be provided to the parties as follows: F. In the event that there is any legal proceeding between the parties to enforce or interpret this Agreement or to protect or establish any rights or remedies hereunder, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees. HBPOA MOU October 1.2017-through December 31,2019 January 1.2020—June 30 2023 59 863 =c �s Obligations Under e Z'c f�awr,�p` Myers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA) Introduction of Proposed Memoranda of ► Pursuant to the MMBA,the City had been meeting/conferring in good faith since mid-2019 with the POA,HBMT,and MEO Understanding with Police Officers' ► We reached tentative-agreement with all three groups in late-January/ Association, HB Municipal Teamsters, and early-February Management Employees' Association ► While the City has no obligation to accept the proposed labor agreements,the City does need to formally consider the negotiated labor pacts CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 6,2020 Proposed Memoranda of Understanding FY 2019/20 Fiscal Impact Huntington Beach Management Police Officers' Municipal Teamsters Employees' Association Employee Association Amount FY 19/20 (HBMT) Organization(MEO) (POA) Personnel Budget , Huntington Beach 708,384 +0.6°0 i year ng„r,�nwrit(Jan. I,2[I $ une 31),7023) Municipal ieamsiers Management Employees'Organization $286.959 +0.3 0 Police Officers'Association $605,11 1 +0.8 0 Total $1.60 million +1.7% • Eliminati,>n=,I v,:ti,I,:si.k k.a p,ogmm in tavo,of sk,nda,d City Cv,i i,ml I,-ave program FY 2020/21 Fiscal Impact City Council OptionsL': r ► .Approve the Introduction of the Proposed Successor Memoranda of Employee Association Amount FY 20 21 Understanding with POA,HBMT,and MEO Personnel Budget Huntington Beach $944.512 -u.6°o Municipal Teamsters ► Do not approve introduction of the agreements,and direct staff to: Management $430,439 +0.3 0 11 Continue to meet and confer with the Association,or Employees'Organization z1 Utilize the impasse procedures contained within the City's Police Officers Association $1,21 million +0.81, Employer-Employee Relations Resolution Total $2 58 million +1.7% CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Robin Estanislau, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk TO: File FROM: Robin Estanislau, City Clerk DATE: April 6, 2020 SUBJECT: AGENDA COMMENTS FOR THE APRIL 6, 2020 CITY COUNCIL/PFA REGULAR MEETING AND HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING Agenda Comments to the City Council RECEIVED AFTER 2:30 CUTOFF: (Names acknowledged during the Public Comment portion of the meeting) City Manager's Report #4 (20-1566) Pappas Administrative Items #9, 10, 11 Tiffany Tina Yvonne Mauro Sally Neiser Bill Martin Kelly Eddy Robert Faiella Brie B Bill Larkin Debra Jubinsky Matt McAllister David Powell Dewy Dorothy & Mike Kraus Jake Knox Joe Fischman Terry Ferguson Laura Conway Vince Sipkovich Steve Fong Linda Moulton-Patterson Lisa Henderson Spencer Kelly Heidi Fong Linda Law Sam Shepherd Brian Schrieber S2 Performing Training Jacob Fong Libby Frolichman Lauren Smith Indiana Fuller Grant Hasselbach Allie Shepherd SoCal 714 Larry Godfrey Sean McCollom Victor Ojeda Darryl Purks Charles Knoth Grace Fitzpatrick Erich Moreno Natalie Moser *Note: Lost communication submitted to Council by Gino Bruno on April 5, 2020 added to batch. From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Cc: Brenden.Patrick;Carr.Kim; Delgleize.Barbara; Fikes,Cathy; Hardy,]ill;Peterson.Erik;Posey.Mike;Semeta. Lyn Subject: Agenda Comments Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:21:24 PM COMMENTS & ADDITIONAL NOTES Dear Mayor Semeta, It has come to my attention that there will be a council meeting this evening. I also know that on the agenda is the subject of pay raises for city employees. With the current national and international COVID 19crisis ( as well as Huntington Beach being featured on CNN regarding the beach crowding) i feel that it is inappropriate to even discuss this matter about pay raises for city employees. Shouldn't the topics be how will HB be able to revive its own economy? With many businesses closed and several more going out of business shouldn't we look at how Huntington as a community needs to help itself rise up and strengthen itself? We as city will be tuning in tonight to see how this matter will be addressed. Thank you Opened: 04/06/2020 13:23 PM Closed: By: Erich Moreno Email: erichmoreno@msn.com Phone: 714-375-1010 Device: WEB AAQ From: Fikes,Cath To; Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Date: Monday,April 6,2020 3:28:19 PM ........... ........... .............................................------------------ From: Brie B<brieblons@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 3:26 PM To:Agenda Comment<age nd acom ment@su rfcity-hb,org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council @su rfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members: Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day - supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you - we will get through this together. From: Fikes.Cathy To:. Estanisiau.Robin; Esoarza.Patty Subject: FW:Agenda Item#9-April 6,2020 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 3:42:58 PM Importance: High This was sent to all Council Members individually. From:Jubinsky, Debra<djubinsky@surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 3:30 PM To: Semeta, Lyn <Lyn.Semeta@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Item#9-April 6, 2020 Dear Mayor Semeta, I am reaching out to you on behalf of the Huntington Beach Management Employees Organization(HBMEO) regarding Item#9 on tonight's City Council agenda. The board and members of the HBMEO are grateful and relieved to have come to terms and approved a Tentative Agreement on a new MOU. We do recognize that the timing of this Council Action is very unfortunate in light of the Coronavirus pandemic and the tremendous impact the Stay Home orders are having on the local and national economy. Our members are not immune to effects of the Stay Home orders. We have spouses, significant others, and family members who are suddenly out of work; we have children out of school. We have mortgages, rent, and utility bills. Many of our members,myself included, are proud to live here and call HB our home as well as our workplace and it is demoralizing to be disparaged by our fellow citizens. Our members recognize the importance of providing essential services to our community. We continue to provide excellent service to our citizens in much the same way that we did prior to the Stay Home order, and many of us have taken on new duties and challenges to help our city through this crisis as One HB. Please keep in mind as you consider this item tonight that our contract expired on October 31, 2019. We began negotiations in August of 2019, and under typical circumstances,you would have been voting on this agreement in October or November of last year. We believe that the terms of this agreement are very reasonable. Our members are giving an additional 1%for PERS contributions and will receive a net 2.5%wage increase - our first cost of living increase since 2016. Thank you for your time in reading this message and thank you in advance for your reasonable consideration. Sincerely, Debra Jubinsky, Board President HBMEO phone: 714-328-8279 From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items 9,10, 11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 3:28:33 PM -----Original Message----- From:Bill Larkin<wslarkin@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 3:27 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Lyn and fellow council members, I pray that smarter heads prevail tonight and vote to table Agenda items 9,10 and 11. Having these items on.the agenda as it is,appears incredibly tone deaf to the plight facing so many of HB's residents,families and businesses. There are so many moving pieces to this event,it's not possible to predict how this plays out,aside opinions and of course hope. But the reality is many small businesses won't be able to come back,jobs will not spring back in the same way and the revenues to pay for the bills as they are,won't be the same. Please send the right message tonight,otherwise it'll be a unneeded distraction for months to come.Please table these 3 items.The works is not the same when these items were negotiated,and it won't be the same when we eventually recover.And to be honest,considering the backdrop and events surrounding us,if anything should be negotiated,it probably should be the participation in$$reductions in order to keep the city solvent and help keep jobs that could be at risk. Please table agenda items 9,10 and I1... Sincerely, Bill Larkin Sent from my Whone From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items 9,10,11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:11:25 PM From: Charlie Knoth<chariie@innovativedoor.net> Sent: Monday,April 5, 2020 4:10 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfclty-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items 9,10,11 Mayor Semeta, Councilmembers and Manager Chi: My family and I urge you to oppose agenda items 9, 10 and 11 at this time. NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR PAY RAISES AND CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS! I'm shocked that this is even up for consideration at a time when people are losing their jobs and the city is losing vast amounts of tourist and sales tax dollars. This is not good management of city resources. Thank you Charles Knoth 7112 Betty Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92647 From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda tonight Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:06:03 PM -----Original Message----- From:Lisa Koci<lisakoci@gmail.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 4:02 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda tonight Dear Mayor Semeta and Council Members, I'm writing this email to oppose items 9,10,and I I on the agenda tonight.I cannot believe that this is even being considered right now.Quite frankly its a slap in the face to all Huntington Beach residents.Let's get this straight... Oliver Chi makes over$20,000 a month and is asking for a raise when families cannot even find eggs, milk,or bread in grocery stores?! And those are the"lucky ones"that still have money to shop.We have so many people out of jobs right now with NO INCOME.Single mothers that cannot even leave their house to grocery shop in fear of catching a virus and potentially leaving their children orphaned.They do not have any help and they certainly do not make$20,000 a month.They've resorted to reaching out to strangers to ask them to deliver food to their porches. I could go on and on with the devastating examples I've seen posted by residents on social media. This is the REALITY we are living in. Business owners having to shut down their businesses and apply for government assistance yet our city manager&others are asking for a raise?Its despicable and down right DISGUSTING.It is absolutely SHAMEFUL and LOWER THAN LOW.Please put those items in the trash where they belong.Huntington Beach deserves so much better than this. Thank you, Lisa Michalewicz Henderson Val Michalewicz William Michalewicz Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:.Agenda Tonight Date: Monday,April 6,2020 3:46:11 PM From: HB DEWY<hbdewy@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6,2020 3:45 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Tonight To :Mayor Lyn Semeta and all City Council Members and Oliver Chi I strongly oppose Agenda 9, 10, and 11 on the Agenda tonight. I cannot believe that you would even think of giving raises to city employees at a time such as this in our city and country . People are dying and losing their jobs and you all would even consider giving pay raises ?Why don't you for once think of the people you are supposed to represent. I know many of you have benefited from campaign dollars from the POA and feel obligated to them but for once do the right thing and vote no on agenda 9, 10 and 11. Sincerely , DEBORAH AUSTIN Best Regards— Dewy From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:April 6 2020 Agenda items 9-10-11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 2:35:06 PM From: EVENT EXPOS<eviantexpos@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday,April 5, 2020 2:10 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:April 6 2020 Agenda items 9-10-11 Dear Mayor Semeta and Council Members, Like so many others I am at a lost how to begin this email. The fact I even have to spend 1 minute of my time on this is mind boggling. I know others have already made a case for removing or voting down April 6, 2020 Agenda items 9-10-11.What frightens me is at least 4 of you have not. There is no way Oliver Chi brings this to Council without knowing in advance there are minimally 4 Council Member votes in favor of this. Why..is the question.The people in this city are not idiots WE can all see what is going on here and honestly I won't even blame the unions for trying to push it. What I am dumbfounded by is the majority of you have not pushed back. have been negotiating the purchase of a new car,for several months and came to an agreement March 2. The salesman deserves the commission.Am I to go ahead with the purchase even though my business is closed down and I have no idea if in 6 months I'll still be able to make the payments?What past commitments will I have to renege on to honor a new one? I won't even go into how incredibly insensitive this is to a struggling community. The lack of fiscal responsibility shown here is beyond comprehension. This is a defining moment for all of you. Make the right decision Regards Yvonne Mauro From: Fikes,Cathy To: Aaenda Alerts Subject: FW:Contact Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:09:43 PM From: Lardawg 94<lardawg94@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:09 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CRes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Contact AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members: Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day - supporting our community,protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you- we will get through this together. In Friendship, Larry Godfrey From: Res,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: First responders Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:09:14 PM From:Allie Shepherd<al1ieshepherd22@gma11.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:06 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: First responders AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime,homelessness, and critical emergency,response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos,not growing the budget,and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: First Responders Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:05:49 PM -----Original Message----- From:LINDA MOULTON-PATTERSON<Imoultonpatterson@icloud.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 3:55 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Cottie Petrie-Norris<info@votecottie.com>;Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL <city.counci l@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:First Responders AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members Dear Mayor and Council Members Please support our First Responders.They are on the front line all the time but now during these perilous time they especially need your support. We all appreciate our First Responders and know you do too. Respectfully, Linda Moulton-Patterson Former Mayor,Huntington Beach Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: First Responders Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:11:37 PM From: Grace Fitzpatrick<gnfitzpatrick@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:11 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: First Responders AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members: Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day - supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you - we will get through this together. In Friendship, Grace Fitzpatrick From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: First Responders Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:08:42 PM From: Indiana Fuller<indianacfuller@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:06 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: First Responders AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime,homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit,and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Frorn: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HB Police Deserve Yes! Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:07:35 PM From: S2 Performance Training<s2performancetraining@gmaii.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:03 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HB Police Deserve Yes! AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPD Contract Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:08:28 PM -----Original Message----- From:Lauren Smith<laurenkaci@gmail.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 4:06 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:HBPD Contract AGENDA COMMENT I fully support the police contract that will be discussed tonight.While budgetary concerns are always at the forefront of decisions you make,our PD hasn't seen a raise in over a decade while the work expected of them has grown exponentially.I believe the work they do should be valued and compensated accordingly. Thank you! Lauren Smith From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW; Huntington Beach City Officials and Employee Associations receiving RAISE during Covid-19 Pandemic Rate: Monday,April 6,2020 2,34:08 PM From:Tiffany Tina <tiffanytina012@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 202012:00 PM To:Gates, Michael <Michael.Gates@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Semeta, Lyn<Lyn.Semeta@surfcity-hb.org>; Peterson, Erik<Erik.Peterson@surfcity-hb.org>; Delgleize, Barbara<Barbara.Delgleize@surfcity-hb.org>; Brenden, Patrick <Patrick.Brenden@surfcity-hb.org>; Posey, Mike<Mike.Posey@surfcity-hb.org>; Hardy,Jill <JiII.Hardy@surfcity-hb.org>; Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; Carr, Kim <Kim.Carr@surfcity- hb.org>; Chi,Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Huntington Beach City Officials and Employee Associations receiving RAISE during Covid-19 Pandemic Hello and Good morning! My email today is regarding several items that have been added to the Agenda(Items #9, 10 &11) for todays closed City Council Meeting, where public comments are not present because of the social distancing and Stay at Home Order put on by the Governor. I believe my opinion will echo the majority of the community and what you all will be voting on today. I find it incredibly irresponsible and opportunistic for City Council to approve these items, items that give you all a raise, while the rest of YOUR community are struggling to figure out where their next meal or paycheck may be coming from. You all are choosing yourselves and your well being over the 200,000 plus residents in the community you all serve. With over 6.6 million Americans unemployed, out of work and struggling to keep their households afloat, you are choosing to give yourselves a pay raise? What kind of sadistic practices have you all been accustomed to?This city has seen many types of corruption throughout the years, but this level of unscrupulousness is unforgivable. While these items were"promised"months ago, it would be wise for the council to recognize the pandemic of the Covid-19 virus and the effects it is having on your local residents. I notice not only city council members but also past council members,who have committed fraud through the community in particular, not recognizing the mandated social distancing. With the extra time at home, I have been able to see and record several meetings from the front door of my house of get togethers,meetings and hand shakes that have been going back and forth with these past and present council members. I have always been weary of the standards at City Hall since my initial meeting with then Mayor Michael Posey,but this really brings it all together. Knowing that individuals with little power in life and liberty, are continuing to work the system during a crisis is pure scandal and abominable. Individuals who are avaricious, money grubbing and predatory during a time they think they will be able to get away with it. Taking advantage of the people during crisis, thinking that there aren't the watchful eyes of several loud and educated individuals and groups of the community. Not only will this email and Agenda be sent to the local newspapers, but also ones of national news. With everyone, including media, recognizing the Stay-At-Home Order,people will have much time on their hands to be able to read an email with the Subject Line: HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY OFFICIALS RECEIVING RAISE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC. I'm sure I will get a couple reads. I hope you all reconsider and find the humanity in yourselves to forgo a pay raise during this time of unknowns and the negative impact it will have on your community, as well as your reputations. Thank you and I hope you all stay healthy and safe. please stop the meetings at Mr. Garafolo's house,for everyones safety. Your Happy and Caring Neighbor, Tiffany Tina tiffany tinaOl2 jzmail.com Thank you! Tiffany Tina 714-492-9923 tiffanytina012(a?um,ail com ttina o.newcomerch.com From: Pikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: No pay raise Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:04:52 PM -----Original Message----- From:Laura Conway<Iauraconway62@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6,2020 3:56 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:No pay raise Well you hit anew Iow. Last time I checked you became a civil servant for service not line your pockets. This is very bad form. Don't think you should count on re-elections.If you go through with this. This is wrong peoples. May God help you make the right decision. Sent from my iPhone From: Tikes,Cathy To: Aoenda Alerts Subject: FW:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10,11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 3:09:14 PM From: Bill Martin <billemartin1@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 3:08 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.coundI@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi,Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 SUBJECT: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVIDI9 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Bill Martin Come see us at: http l/woodbadgecritters.corn/ Give It Forward From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10,11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:04:40 PM From:Sparky Ferguson<terrysparky42@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 3:55 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Terry Ferguson P.O. Box 1703 Sunset Beach, CA. 90742 From: Fikes.Cathv To: Aoenda Alerts Subject: FW:Our first responders. Date: Monday,April 6,2020 3:45:15 PM From: Matt Mcallister<matt@enterpriseadvance.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 3:42 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Our first responders. AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees — namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Matt From: Fikes,Cath To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Pay Raises at this time??? Date: Monday,April 6,2020 3:27:34 PM From: Robert Faiella <robert.faiella@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 12:30 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfdty-hb.org> Subject: Pay Raises at this time??? I cannot believe this crap! !!1 Our city manager, Oliver Chi,thinks: The middle of a pandemic, where all our lives are being turned-upside down, is the right time to bring forth agenda items giving virtually all city employees a raise. Get rid of this Kookl! Our town doesn't want him! Thank you, Robert Faiella Sent LrQm Yahoo Mail for Whone From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Pay raises. Rate: Monday,April 6,2020 3:45:57 PM -----Original Message----- From:David Powell<spain266@aol.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 3:45 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Pay raises. Hello, I am a long time resident of HB.I have never been to a council meeting or even emailed anyone regarding one.Yet I felt compelled to send this email. So many people are out of work and business closed.Yet you elected officials are considering giving yourself a raise right now.What the hell is wrong with you and your blatant disregard for our society and putting yourself first.You should be ashamed of yourself at a time like this'll Concerned citizen, David Powell 34 year resident of HB Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: PLEASE VOTE YES FOR HB POLICE Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:05:18 PM From:Steven Fong<stevenfong5722@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 3:59 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: PLEASE VOTE YES FOR HB POLICE AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! From, Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Please Vote YES on the Contract for the Huntington Beach Police Department Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:04:11 PM From:Jake Knox<myjaxman@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 3:53 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Please Vote YES on the Contract for the Huntington Beach Police Department AGENDA COMMENT I support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. Please VOTE YES for the Police contract. From: Fikes,Cathu To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Police and 1st Responders Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:05:04 PM From:Vince<hbsip@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 3:57 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Police and 1st Responders AGENDA COMMENT I support our Police and 1 st responders and hope you will value them in your discussions on tonight's agenda. Vince Sipkovich 6431 Down Dr Huntington Beach, CA From: Res.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: Fw: Police Contract Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:08:59 PM From: Grant Hasselbach<wodrx83@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:06 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.counci1@5urfcity-hb.org> Subject: Police Contract AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees--namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Grant From: Fikke ,Cathy To: Aoenda Alerts Subject: FW: Praise to HB First Responders&Essential Workers!!) Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:03:55 PM From: outlook_0BFBASC09FE76CC5@outlook.com<dorothyjkraus@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 3:46 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Praise to 1-113 First Responders & Essential Workerslll AGENDA COMMENT Dear Huntington Beach Council Members: Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day - supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you - we will get through this together! Sincerely, Dorothy and Mike Kraus Sent from Mah for Windows 10 From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Public Comments April 6 2020 City Council Meeting Date: Monday,April 6,2020 3:44:30 PM From: Natalie Moser<natmattmoser@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 3:29 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comments April 6 2020 City Council Meeting AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members: Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach's first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day - supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you -we will get through this together. Best, Natalie Moser From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Pubilc Comments on Council Agenda Items Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:06:17 PM From:agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:02 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items AGENDA COMMENT Subject Agenda items 9, 10, & 11 Name Spencer Kelly Email Spencer.M.Kelly(a gmail.com Comments Hello Councilmembers, am voicing my concern over agenda items 9, 10, and 11 which is in regard to city pay increases and union pay increases. Due to the unprecedented circumstances all Huntington Beach residents are facing, I find it shocking and insulting that the city is voting on pay increases. Millions of Californians have lost their jobs and filed for unemployment, and Huntington Beach locals are struggling to pay rent and make ends meet while finding ways to provide for their families. Due to the COVID- 19 pandemic I request that all votes for pay raises are tabled to a later date and city funds are used to help out the working class families that make Huntington Beach great(for example, passing an eviction moratorium like other nearby cities), Do not let working class residents slip through the cracks at a time when we all need real leadership, not greed. Thank you, Spencer Kelly From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:06:49 PM From: agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:02 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@s.urfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items AGENDA COMMENT Subject City workers Name Linda Law Email lindaklaw(a aol.vom Comments Support City workers. They are on the frontlines of our community being first responders, taking care of our streets and parks and responding to the needs of all the citizens of Huntington Beach. From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items 'Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:08:08 PM From: agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:05 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items AGENDA COMMENT Subject Agenda items 9, 10 and 11 Name Libby Frolichman Email !ibbyvince_.socal.rr.com Comments After months of negotiations with unions that provide much-needed services in this city, Memoranda of Understanding were reached. I urge you to approve the first reading of these Memoranda. Many of the union members covered by these contracts are on the front lines helping to keep our community safe during this pandemic. Please do not let this current crisis which minimizes individual's ability to make their public comments in person, allow these negotiations to have been in vain. Local heroes are putting their own health at risk to keep our community stable and functional. Stop playing politics with their safety! Our workers deserve support. Please approve items 9, 10 and 11 on tonight's agenda. Thank you. From: Res,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items Date: Monday,April 6,2020 3:04:54 PM From:agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 3:02 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items AGENDA COMMENT Subject Postpone Agenda items#9, #10, #11 on 4/6/20 Name Sally A Neiser Email sneiser@pacbell.net Comments It is extremely disheartening that agenda items#9, 10, and 11 remain on tonight's council meeting agenda. In the midst of the biggest health and economic crisis of the century, it is beyond comprehension that you would choose to raise employee salaries at this time. As a former public school administrator, it was necessary to constantly monitor priorities and commitments in order to align them with their impact on students and ALL stakeholders. Effective communication and understanding was always a challenge but changes needed to be made for the greater good. You now have an opportunity to demonstrate your empathy and concern for your constituents by postponing these decisions. No one can escape the impact of this pandemic on their personal and financial lives-in some cases, as inconveniences, and in other cases, as life-threatening problems. Accordingly, businesses and services of EVERY type (some voluntarily and others by force) have conceded to adapt their strategies to support their clientele and the greater good.Airlines are providing vouchers; retail stores are extending their return deadlines; grocery stores are changing their hours; non-essential small businesses are laying off their employees and closing down.And Huntington Beach City Council members are planning to approve a raise to already highly-paid and pensioned city employees??? How can that be? Like most people in our country and the world, I have postponed all of my significant future plans until the dangers of Covid-19 are in our past and we can re- assess the needs and priorities for the short and long-term future.With the leading authorities of science and the economy spouting such diverse predictions and publicly disagreeing on the terms and outcomes of this, how is it that you, members of the Huntington Beach City Council, believe that you know enough to make such a far-reaching decision at this time. Please share your wisdom. You are dealing with two main possibilities-one, postponing city employee raises and restoring some faith and confidence of tens or hundreds of thousands of voting and tax-paying residents and temporarily angering the non-empathetic employees, or-two, proceeding with the raises and achieving the opposite: placating approximately 1000 employees (none of whom will work on behalf of the city any more effectively, according to research)and angering tens or hundreds of thousands of your community. The choice is yours. Please make it wisely. Sincerely, Sally Neiser From: Res.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Public Servants Date: Monday,Aprll b,2020 4:07:01 PM From:Sam Shepherd <shepdawgl@cox.net> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:03 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Servants AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes.Cathy To: Aaenda Alerts Subject: FW:Support First Responders Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:09:58 PM From:Sean McCollorn <hblocal18@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 20204:09 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.coundl@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support First Responders AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees — namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super,majority. Thank you! From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Support for first responders Date: Monday,Apr11 6,2020 4:11:12 PM -----Original Message-----. From:Darryl Purks<DPurks@blackandrose.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 4:10 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support for first responders AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines,risking exposure to themselves and their families. Darryl Purks Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes.Cathv To: Aoenda Alerts Subject: FW:Support for HBPD Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:11:00 PM From: Victor Ojeda<usmc0803@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:10 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support for HBPD AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees —namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children,seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank youl Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Support for the HBPD contract Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:07:25 PM From: Brian Schrieber<schrieber14@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:04 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support for the HBPD contract AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. From: Fikes.Cathy To: AA enda Alerts Subject: FW:Support our First Responders Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:09:30 PM From: SoCa1714<readparker09@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:07 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL.<city,counciI@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support our First Responders AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank youl From: Files.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Thanks for your Dedication&Support! Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:04:28 PM -----Original Message----- From:Joseph Fischman<josephfischman@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 3:53 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org>;Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Thanks for your Dedication&Support! AGENDA COMMENT To those brave responders&health care professionals, Thank you so much for your courage,and phenomenal heroism? We will get through this together; Stay well&Safe, Joe Fischman From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:This Is outrageous! Date: Monday,April 6,2020 3:27:19 PM From: Kelly Eddy<kelly.eddy@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 3:16 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfc!ty-hb.org> Subject:This is outrageous! Dear Mayor and City Council, I'm writing this email to oppose items 9, 10, and 11 on the agenda tonight. I cannot believe that this is even being considered right now. Quite frankly its a slap in the face to all Huntington Beach residents. Let's get this straight... Oliver Chi makes over$20,000 a month and is asking for a raise when families cannot even find eggs, milk, or bread in grocery stores?!And those are the"lucky ones"that still have money to shop.We have so many people out of jobs right now with NO INCOME. Single mothers that cannot even leave their house to grocery shop in fear of catching a virus and potentially leaving their children orphaned. They do not have any help and they certainly do not make $20,000 a month. They've resorted to reaching out to strangers to ask them to deliver food to their porches. I could go on and on with the devastating examples I've seen posted by residents on social media.This is the REALITY we are living in. Business owners having to shut down their businesses and apply for government assistance yet our city manager&others are asking for a raise? Its despicable and down right DISGUSTING. It is absolutely SHAMEFUL and LOWER THAN LOW. Please put those items in the trash where they belong. Huntington Beach deserves so much better than this. If you can't have empathy for what is going on right now, you are in the wrong line of work. Do the right thing, Kelly Eddy Longtime resident Kelly Eddy Lake Park Online http://LakeParkOnline.com (714) 553-6914 From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:vote yes for the huntington beach police officers Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:07:53 PM From:Jacob Fong<jacobsfong@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:05 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:vote yes for the huntington beach police officers AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children,seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank youl From: Fikes.Cathy To: A ndeQ Alerts Subject: FW:Yes for the police Date: Monday,April 6,2020 4:06:29 PM From: Heidi Fong<mdtvideo20@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:02 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Yes for the police AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is requires to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! From: Estanislau,Robin To: Esparza.Patty Subject: RE:Agenda Items#9,10&11. . . Financial Impact report of COVID-19 Date: Tuesday,April 7,2020 1:39:21 PM Attachments: imaoe001.ona Can you save this email into the late folder that I will be printing? Robin Estanislau, CMC, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 7.14-536-5405 Please consider the HB City Clerk's office for your passport needs! From: Esparza, Patty<PEsparza@surfcity-hb.org> Sent:Tuesday,April 7, 20201:28 PM To: Estanislau, Robin<Robin.Estanislau @su rfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: FW:Agenda Items#9, 10& 11 . . . Financial impact report of COVID-19 This one is my fault, I'm so sorry. I should have read more closely—instead I made the assumption it was the same as what he sent and was posted on Friday. Working in haste is a poor excuse... Patty Esparza, CHIC Assistant City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 536-5260 From: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes(@surfcity-hb.org> Sent:Sunday,April 5, 2020 8:08 PM To:Agenda Alerts<AgendaAlertsPsurfcity-hb.org> Subject: FW: Agenda Items#9, 10& 11 . . . Financial impact report of COVID-19 From: Gino J. Bruno<gbruno@socal.rr.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2020 4:46 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.councilC@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Chi, Oliver<oliver.chiPsurfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items #9, 10& 11 . . . Financial impact report of COVID-19 Councilmembers: Has the City Manager explained to you to your satisfaction, and to the public, specifically what the impact of COVID-19 will have on our budget? In my view, instead of putting pay raises on the Agenda right now, Mr. Chi should have followed the lead of the City of Laguna Beach. There, this Tuesday (April 71h), the city manager will present to the City Council a full report on the estimated impact of COVID-19 on city revenue, and his recommendations for budget modifications to meet that impact. They are specific (rather than just saying that Laguna Beach is in good financial shape), and the City Manager projects that between now and June 30th, he expects to see a decrease in revenue of roughly $12M, with General Fund losses of$6M, TOT down $3.5M, sales tax revenues down $1.3M and community development fees down roughly $1.2M. [See, https://Iagunabeachcity.granicus.com/MetaViewer.phhp? view id=3&event_id=824&meta id=83534] Shouldn't Mr. Chi be bringing to the City Council . . . and to the public . . . a similar report, instead of requesting pay raises right now? Between now and the end of the current fiscal year: + How much will our overall revenues be down? + How much will our General Fund declines be? • How much will our TOT be down? • How much will our sales taxes be down? + What are the specific sources of funds (by Fund Numbers) we are going to use to pay the extraordinary CaIPERS hit (estimated to be between $4M and $5.5M this year)? • Should our Adopted Budget be modified, and if so, how? Question: Do you know how our City Manager plans to deal with the adverse financial impact of COV1D-19? Thank you. Gino J. Bruno Huntington Beach From: MvHB To: Estani5lau,Robin;Switzer,Donna;Esoarza.Patty Subject: MyHB-#277080 Contact an Executive Date: Monday,April 6,2020 2:25:08 PM MyHB Issue Type/Subtype Changed -#277080 Workorder#277080 Issue type changed from Contact an Executive to Agenda& Public Hearing Comments and subtype City Council Meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Status Work Order Change Issue Type #277080 Issue Type Contact an Executive Subtype City Manager Staff Member(s) Robin Estanislau,Donna Switzer,Patty Esparza Notes Dog Beach still OPEN and everything else closed.There were at least 100 people mentioned on the news this weekend at the dog beach in HB.We all need to do the responsible thing to control this virus and go back to work and strengthen our economy as soon as possible. This will not happen unless everyone stays home. Dog Beach should be closed like everything else. 1 would love to play vball but no nets,I would love to surf, beaches closed.Why is it different for dog owners.We all want to get out! Dog Beach needs to closed to keep people home. Dogs can be walked on the streets. Please do the responsible thing and close the Dog Beach to keep people home and distanced. View the Report •----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reporter Name Email Pappas cristinap1956@gmail.com Phone Report Submitted APR 06, 2020-2:02 PM •----------------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not change subject line when responding. 0 , CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Robin Estanislau, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk TO: File FROM: Robin Estanislau, City Clerk DATE: 4/06/2020 SUBJECT: AGENDA COMMENTS SUBMITTED FOR THE APRIL 6, 2020 CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING Attached are agenda comments submitted to the City Council (received after distribution of the Agenda Packet). Each comment was read in its entirety during the Public Comments portion of the meeting: Non-Agendized Spencer Hagaman Natalie Moser City Manager's Report #4. (20-1566) Communications submitted by: John Henkel Anonymous (2) Tammy Wegner Ellen Hale A. Q. David Miller Kathy Anderson Marty Caproni Jacqueline Acevedo Diana Nicasio Tim Kim Aschenbrenner Kathy Bartlett Richard Green Elizabeth Garcia William Bruner Lucy Peerenboom (2) Dawn Brunner Administrative Items 9. (20-1546) Proposed Memorandum of Understanding —Management Employee's Organization (MEO) 10. (20-1547) Proposed Memorandum of Understanding —Municipal Teamsters 11. (20-1553) Proposed Memorandum of Understanding — Police Officers' Association (POA) Communications submitted by: Anna Plewa Christine Machado Craig Frampton (2) Crystal Kerins Erik Mohler Gino Bruno Steve West Terry Feit Marlene Shiner Adraina Aguilera Michael Gioan Carlee Okerman William Hennerty, Jr. Christina Silva-Salgado Vanessa Martinez Pat Quintana Teri Pool ARoyalty-Hanavan Taylor Haug (2) Ginny Latka C.L. Stapleton Mark Cohen Cad Swan (2) William Saksa Dorothy Newbrough Susan Matthewson Debbie Farmen (2) Lois Lacy Chris Barsh Laurie Virtue Tom Wilkinson Gary Tarkington Thomas Tetreault Marty Golden Robert Dominguez Les and Sharon Messick Greg Dillon Kori Haug Jerry Barry Paula Hessley Blake Rose Rob Pool Donna Dillon Rita Barry Linda and Gary Chrisman Sid Spinak Linda Kalicki Peta-Gaye Hoskinson Milt Dardis Carole Pedriana Jon and Susan Gary Barbara Shepard Madeline Pacilio-Brand Russel Neal Susan Jervik Larry McNeely Gary Liggett Eileen Harris Michelle and Terry Schomburg Lynda Muir Dino Ferraro Sean and Kate Bonnevie Sherry Daniels Spencer Hagaman Lisa Ager Keith and Jean Rhine Patricia Pitts Ron Taylor Kathleen Brown Patti Davis Logan Haug Cathy Haro Janet Bean Nicholas Mestanas Ted Barsh Gina Curry Mark Tonkovich Lynn Ungar Steve Farnsworth (2) Aimee Ruiz Barbara Katz (2) Greg Velastegui Larry McNeely City Employee Mark Cohen Eric Halsey Ray Raines Kathleen Moore Nutting Michael and Jennifer Bledsoe Diana Lethen Elizabeth Pedley Ron Taylor and Margaret Coleman Eric Halsey Kathy Carrick Richard Thiel Jon Koskoff Tony Tom Laughlin Roy and Margaret Arnold Ann & Gary Tarkington Lowell Pierce Daniel Savard Natalie Porter Janet Cole Sean Porter Judith Clark Allen Curry Erich Moreno Ann Palmer Ron Plummer Craig and Stephanie Billington Rob Ott Natalie Moser Sharon Ott Elizabeth Esparza Ross and Diane Miller Ceason Baker Chris Berry Jeff Murdock Lana Ray Benton Stephanie Szu David Cicerone From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 2:32:24 PM -----Original Message----- From:Lanaray Benton<lanaraybenton@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 2:31 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items 9, 10 and 1 I With the uncertainty we are all facing at this time,I do not believe it is"essential"to include agenda items 9, 10 and 11 this evening. I feel it is better to wait and see what the financial ramifications of this situation are before spending additional money. (call me crazy but this is how my checkbook works...) Please remove items 9, 10 and I 1 from tonight's agenda. LanaRay Benton Sent from my iPad From: Fikes,Cathy To: Aoenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items 9, 10,&11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 2:18:00 PM -----Original Message----- From: ceason baker<ceasonabaker@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 1:50 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Agenda Items 9, 10,& I l Dear Mayor Semeta and Council Members, I'm writing this email to oppose items 9, 10,and 11 on the agenda tonight.I cannot believe that this is even being considered right now.Quite frankly its a slap in the face to all Huntington Beach residents.Let's get this straight... Oliver Chi makes over$20,000 a month and is asking for a raise when families cannot even find eggs, milk,or bread in grocery stores?!And those are the"lucky ones"that still have money to shop. We have so many people out of jobs right now with NO INCOME.Single mothers that cannot even leave their house to grocery shop in fear of catching a virus and potentially leaving their children orphaned.They do not have any help and they certainly do not make$20,000 a month.They've resorted to reaching out to strangers to ask them to deliver food to their porches.I could go on and on with the devastating examples I've seen posted by residents on social media. This is the REALITY we are living in.Business owners having to shut down their businesses and apply for government assistance yet our city manager&others are asking for a raise?Its despicable and down right DISGUSTING.It is absolutely SHAMEFUL and LOWER THAN LOW.Please put those items in the trash where they belong.Huntington Beach deserves so much better than this. Thank you, Ceason Baker From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items 9, 10, 11 Todays Council Meeting 4/6/20 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 2:15:51 PM From:SHARON OTT<ottcamp@verizon.net> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 2:08 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items 9, 10, 11 Todays Council Meeting 4/6/20 Good Afternoon Mayor Semeta and City Council, I'm writing to express my concern with the agenda items for this evenings council meeting, 9,10 and 11. At this time I believe would be fiscally irresponsible to continue with the contract negotiations and the raise in wages being discussed. With the current economic state of our City, State, Country and the world, it seems unbelievable that our city council would not have already put these negotiations on hold until we all see how we are effected financially as both citizens and a community. None of us have any idea how this is going to effect us in the long run and personally, having just retired a few months ago, I'm extremely concerned how this has effected my retirement investments and therefore income. In my opinion, the only topic that would be responsible in this regard for tonight's meeting would be a vote to put this all on hold until we know where we'll be in the months ahead. The income from tourism alone the city has, and will lose, over the past few weeks and upcoming months I can only imagine will be in the millions, and to ask the citizens of Huntington Beach to cover the costs of a wage increase for city employees is not only irresponsible but a slap in.the face to the rest of us. I grew up here and have lived here for almost 55 years as has my husband. We have become extremely concerned over the decisions the council has made over the past number of years that have effected our city in a negative way, but this is well above being irresponsible. To have this discussion and vote at a council meeting without the public being able to attend and have their opinion heard seems underhanded. It appears this is being done "behind closed doors"and being snuck by the people who should have a say in this. Again, I appose all three of these items and would ask that they be tabled until which time we know where the city and those of us that live here end up when this has passed. Respectfully, Sharon Ott From: Hkes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW;Agenda items 9,10,11 for todays council meeting Date: Monday,April 6,2020 1:40:16 PM -----Original Message----- From:Rob Ott<motoott@gmail.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 12:57 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:motoott@gmail.com Subject:Agenda items 9,10,11 for todays council meeting Good afternoon Mayor Semeta and city councel, I'm writing to express my concern with the agenda items for this evenings council meeting,9,10 and 11. At this time I believe would be fiscally irresponsible to continue with the contract negotiations and the raise in wages being discussed. With the current economic state of our City,State,Country and the world,it seems unbelievable that our city council would not have already put these negotiations on hold until we all see how we are effected financially as both citizens and a community. None of us have any idea how this is going to effect us in the long run and personally,having just retired a few months ago,I'm extremely concerned how this has effected my retirement investments and therefore income. In my opinion,the only topic that would be responsible in this regard for tonight's meeting would be a vote to put this all on hold until we know where we'll be in the months ahead. The income from tourism alone the city has,and will lose,over the past few weeks and upcoming months I can only imagine will be in the millions,and to ask the citizens of Huntington Beach to cover the costs of a wage increase for city employees is not only irresponsible but a slap in the face to the rest of us, I grew up here and have lived here for almost 55 years as has my wife. We have become extremely concerned over the decisions the council has made over the past number of years that have effected our city in a negative way,but this is well above being irresponsible. To have this discussion and vote at a council meeting without the public being able to attend and have their opinion heard seems underhanded. It appears this is being done"behind closed doors"and being snuck by the people who should have a say in this. Again,I appose all three of these items and would ask that they be tabled until which time we know where the city and those of us that live here end up when this has passed. Respectfully, Rob Ott Sent from my iPad From: Fikes.Cathv To: Aaenda Alerts Subject: FW:Items#9,10 and 11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 2:16:22 PM From:elizabeth@EXECUTIVESOUNDPROS.COM <elizabeth@EXECUTIVESOUNDPROS.COM> Sent: Monday,April 6, 20201:55 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>;Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity- hb.org> Subject: Items#9,10 and 11 Dear Mayor and City Council, I write to you today to express my concerns over agenda items#9, 10 and 11. I'm at a loss for words honestly... These past few weeks I've been disappointed in our city's non action to the Corona Virus and how its effecting our city. It appears rather than planning for what our city needs going forward or ways to help our citizens, schools, business's, and even homeless population you've been busy negotiating union contracts. I just can't understand why this is not being postponed a few months and focus on our current dire situation. While our citizens have lost their jobs and are not sure how they will pay rent, mortgage or feed their children,or our business owners struggle to stay open and some closing their business for good. Our city should be planning ahead on how this will effect the city as a whole, financially.. Isn't there someone that always says we need to be "Forward Thinkers"?? Well I have yet to see our city be Forward Thinkers during this crisis. I'm so disappointed. So hopefully Mayor and Council Members you will correct the misdirection our City Manager has been taking the past couple weeks,table or vote no on Items 9,10 and 11 and direct him/them to start planning for how we come out of this crisis. Thanks, Elizabeth Esparza From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:No to Agenda Items 9, 10&11 4-6-2020 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 1:36:27 PM -----Original Message----- From:s PORTER<prtrsean@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 1:35 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:No to Agenda Items 9, 10& 11 4-6-2020 To the Mayor City Council and Oliver Chi, As a long time Huntington Beach Resident and voter I ask that you remove items 9-11 on the meeting agenda for Monday April 6th,2020 and hold of on the pay increases until the City is in a better position and we have recovered financially from the Pandemic.To authorize pay increases now would show the residents how tone deaf our leaders are and would not be forgotten when it comes time to re-elect. Sincerely, Sean Porter Sent from my Whone From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Oppose Agenda Items 9, 10, 11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 2:33:26 PM From:Stephanie S<sszu88@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 202012:24 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Oppose Agenda Items 9, 10, 11 Honorable Mayor Semeta, Council Members and Mr. Chi, City Manager: Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented crisis. Now is certainly not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. The prudent course SHOULD be to assess headcount reductions as other cities are currently doing. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID 19 shutdown to our city. Any responsible corporation would get a resolution to the unfunded pension liability before even considering pay increases! With the announced massive loss CALPERS has experienced in the market,we know the city's contribution to said pension will be equally jolting to the city budget. To engage in commitments of pay increases is simply irresponsible! Sincerely, Stephanie Szu From: Flkes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Oppose Agenda Items 9, 10,11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 2:33:48 PM From: pastable@aol.com <pastable@aol.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 12:19 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.coUncil@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Oppose Agenda Items 9, 10, 11 Honorable Mayor Semeta, Council Members and Mr. Chi, City Manager: Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented crisis. Now is certainly not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. The prudent course SHOULD be to assess headcount reductions as other cities are currently doing. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Any responsible corporation would get a resolution to the unfunded pension liability before even considering pay increases! With the announced massive loss CALPERS has experienced in the market, we know the city's contribution to said pension will be equally jolting to the city budget. To engage in commitments of pay increases is simply irresponsible! Sincerely, David Cicerone From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9,10,11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 1:39:32 PM From: Stephanie Billington <csmk4ucla@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 1:14 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Craig and Stephanie Billington 8322 Cade Cir Huntington Beach From: Fakes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: F% Oppose Agenda Items 9-10-11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 1:36:42 PM From:Judith M Clark<judithmclark@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, April 6, 20201:35 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org> ,Cc:Chi, Oliver<Oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Oppose Agenda Items 9-10-11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council Members and Mr. Chi, I am writing to oppose Items 9, 10, 11.I find it inconceivable that in this coronavirus crisis, that you would be considering pay increases for among the most highly paid employees in the city while untold numbers of city residents have lost their employment during this time. These highly-paid union employees are not hurting in the least. They come to the table every year expecting a huge pay increase. We, let them wait. What are you doing for the residents that have lost their employment or the business's that have had to close or are you going to let the Federal Government take care of them? This is so irresponsible for the City Manager and the Council to even consider pay increases at this time, for anybody, when you have no idea what the financial implications will be until after the crisis has run its course. The prudent action is to wait, until after the dust settles and the air is clear. Please consider removing items 9, 10, 11 from the Agenda, for now, and address them at a later date. Sincerely, Judith M. Clark From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Opposition to agenda items 9,10 and 11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 2:16:40 PM From: Ross Miller<rjmillerhbca@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 20201:52 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Opposition to agenda items 9,10 and 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi. At a time of great economic uncertainty for our retirees and private sector workers,now is not the time to be considering raises for city workers. If nothing else, the optics are bad. We urge you to exercise caution. Do not proceed with any raises or contract commitments until you can evaluate the effects of the shutdown on the city's finances. Regards, Ross and Diane Miller 9282 Mokihana Dr. Huntington Beach, CA 92646 From: Ekes.Cathv To: Auenda Alerts Subject: FW: Pay increases Date: Monday,April 6,2020 2:21:17 PM From: Chris Berry<chris92646@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 2:20 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.cou n ci I @su rfcity-h b.org> Subject: Pay increases Honorable Mayor Semeta, Council Members and Mr. Chi, City Manager: Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented crisis. Now is certainly not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. The prudent course SHOULD be to assess headcount reductions as other cities are currently doing. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Any responsible corporation would get a resolution to the unfunded pension liability before even considering pay increases! With the announced massive loss CALPERS has experienced in the market, we know the city's contribution to said pension will be equally jolting to the city budget. To engage in commitments of pay increases is simply irresponsible! Sincerely, Chris Berry Chris Berry Cell 714-501-2698 cberry92646 ,yahoo.com From: Fikes,Cathy To: Aoenda Alerts Subject: FW: Pay Raises Date: Monday,April 6,2020 1:38:27 PM -----Original Message----- From:Ron Plummer<roncrib4@gmail.com>On Behalf Of ronald plummer Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 1:21 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Pay Raises Dear Mayor Semeta,Council,and Mr.Chi, You are kidding that you are even considering pay raises in this uncertain economic environment!!! You must have a Force Majeure in these contracts. Now is the time to freeze all pay or even reduce pay. Just look at the daily revenue the city is loosing just in beach parking alone. I feel for all employees,including city employees,but this is way out of line. And if the city employees don't see this as necessary then maybe you should see if their services are truly needed. Sincerely, Ron Plummer From: Flkes;Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Pay raises Date: Monday,April 6,2020 1:37:12 PM -----Original Message----- From:Allen Curry<arcurry 114@gmail.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 1:34 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Pay raises I am writing this email to relay my extreme disgust at the councils attempt to pass a pay raise during this crisis or frankly at any time.You bunch of asshats are wildly overpaid as it is.This council should be part time with a small stipend for your occasional duties.Honestly I don't see the need for you at all since the council has already ruined the quality of life here in HB and yet you idiots keep promoting an anti-citizen agenda of over crowding our city.So be happy you get anything at all for the disservice you do to our community. Allen Curry Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items Date: Monday,April 6,2020 1:37:50 PM From:agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 1:27 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy.<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items AGENDA COMMENT Subject Pay raises to city management Name Erich Moreno Email erichmoreno6@.msn.com Comments It has come to my attention that there will be a council meeting this evening. I also know that on the agenda is the subject of pay raises for city employees. With the current national and international crisis ( as well as Huntington Beach being featured on CNN regarding the beach crowding) i feel that it is inappropriate to even discuss this matter about pay raises for city employees. Shouldn't the topics be how will HB be able to revive its own economy?With many businesses closed and several more going out of business shouldn't we look at how Huntington as a community needs to help itself rise up and strengthen itself?We as city will be tuning in tonight to see how this matter will be addressed. From: Iikus.{a1h� To: Agenda Ale� Subject: FW:Public Comments on COVID-19and VulnerameUnhoused Population Date: Monday,April 6,zozoz:1e3spm Attachments: ' .. .............. From: Natalie Moser<nataUennoser760DQrnai|.00nn> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2O2U2/14PM To: Brenden, Patrick<Patrick.8renden@surfoity+hb.nrg>; De|g|eize, Barbara <Ba[ba[a.De|g|eize@surfcity-h b.org>; Hardy,Jill ^1|||.Hardy@surftity'hb,oqJ»; Posey, Mike <Mike.Posey@surfcity+hb.or0>;5enneta, Lyn<Lyn.Senn eta @surfcity-hb.o[Q>; Carr, Kim <Kimn.[arr8Dsudtity-hb.or0>; Peterson, Erik<Erik.Peterson @sudtity+hb.org>; Agenda Comment <aQendaconnrnent@surftity'hb.org> Cm: Fikes, [athy<CFikes0Dsurfcity-hb.or0>; CITY COUNCIL<dty.cnund|@ourfcity-hb.or8> Subject: Public Comments on COVID-19 and Vulnerable Unhoused Population AGENDA COMMENT Good afternoon, I,}cooc find my public c0000zcoto for this aftozuouo/m meeting, attached.Note: these 0000mcu10 ure ` otfozanitmozmothcagemda' Thank you for your consideration and for your service. ' Warm regards, Natalie Moser . From: F!kes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:READ THIS! NBC News:Out of work because of coronavirus,struggling to file for unemployment Date: Monday,April 6,2020 1:38:06 PM From:Ann Palmer<Ann_Palmer@ahm.acura.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 20201:22 PM To:Johanna.Dombo@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Ann Palmer<714anniep@gmail.com> Subject: READ THIS! NBC News:Out of work because of coronavirus, struggling to file for unemployment Dear Mayor Semeta, Council Members and Mr. Chi, I am writing to oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11. [Note: If you receive few comments as you meet without public input it may be because there was an incorrect email published AND the city auto-email system failed repeatedly. ] As I take a wage cut to help our company stay solvent, as my friends struggle to pay rent on their closed businesses and as many are faced with unemployment in our community, our leaders MUST demonstrate responsible governance.NO salary increases,NO contract upgrades/renewals,NO new capital expenditures should even be considered. For contracts this pandemic should meet the conditions of non-negotiation until the crisis is over. If such clauses were not included,it is a failure in the authoring. The following is from NBC News: Out of work because of coronavirus, struggling to file for unemployment Some dial their state offices hundreds of times while others are met with frozen websites. Read in NBC News: httl s� .//apple.news/AudRTKExkRxelHgvYa-OaOg Shared from Apple News Sent from my Whone Confidentiality Notice: This transmission(including any attachments)may contain confidential information belonging to the sender and is intended only for the use of the party or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution,retention or the taking of action in reliance on the contents of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender and erase all information and attachments. From: Fikes,Cathv To, Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Stop the nonsense! Date: Monday,April 6,2020 1:36:03 PM From:Janet Cole<janetcole57@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 20201:35 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Fw: Stop the nonsense! Begin forwarded message: On Monday,April 6,2020, 1:33 PM, Janet Cole <janetcole57 cAyahoo,com> wrote: How completely insensitive and selfish of you to think about raises during this time! The council has continued to shirk away from problems and support stupidity in others! These agenda items will be your downfall. We are watching and we are mad! Think about your constituency for a change and not your greedy business owners. To say that city staff have been working hard is nonsense. We are ALL working hard and taking pay CUTS! Do the right thing for a change. Oh..and get rid of Chi-he is a waste of time. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad From: �yb$ To: Estanislau,Robin;Switzer,Donna; Esoarza.Patty Subject: MyHB-#277063 City Council Date: Monday,April 6,2020 2:24:38 PM MyHB Issue Type/Subtype Changed -#277063 Workorder#277063 Issue type changed from City Council to Agenda& Public Hearing Comments and subtype City Council Meeting. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Status Work Order Change Issue Type #277063 Issue Type City Council Subtype All Council Members Staff Member(s) Robin Estanislau,Donna Switzer,Patty Esparza Notes Regarding raises during the pandemic: Are you out of your minds? View the Report •----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reporter Name Email Jeff Murdock darkstarjeff@Gmail.com Phone Report Submitted APR 06, 2020 -1:28 PM ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please do not change subject line when responding. From: Kathleen&Bill Nuttino To: Agenda Comment;CITY COUNCIL Cc: Fikes,Cathv;CITY COUNCIL Subject: April 6,2020 City Council/Public Financing Authority Meeting Agenda Date: Monday,April 6,2020 11:37:15 AM AGENDA COMMENT Dear Mayor Semeta,Mayor ProTem Hardy,and Councilmembers Brenden,Carr,Delgleize,Peterson,and Posey, It is likely that you are now tired of the phrase"We find ourselves in unusual circumstances." Well,I will give you one more unusual circumstance and I hope that it at least brings a smile to each of your faces. I count almost all of you as a friend to whom I can express my opinion(aka vent)about the good and bad that is happening in Huntington Beach. I don't write letters;I pick up the phone. Today is that unusual circumstance for you and for me. To begin,I am exceptionally dismayed that the current plan is to limit public participation to written comments received by 2:00 PM April 6,2020. I understand that this is an attempt to respect N-29-20,but families,businesses and education institutions are using Zoom,Skype, Face Time,and telephones to communicate. Why can't the City of Huntington Beach set up sometime similar?? We could even set up a microphone and a camera in the patio area of City Hall,couldn't we?? My other major concern is Administrative Items 9, 10,and 11,the introduction of a proposed memorandum of understanding for three different employee bargaining groups. I beseech you,in light of the unexpected and critical economic changes to our City's budget,to postpone these items until a later date. Almost all of us are making unforeseen and often drastic changes in our lives. The younger children's Little League and Softball seasons have been cancelled. CIF has cancelled all of the Spring Season. High school seniors left school in March never expecting that their on campus experience was over and that they would not have a Prom,not have a Senior Breakfast,and most likely,not have an in person Graduation. Older couples are postponing 50th Wedding Anniversary celebrations with their families and friends and are quarantining alone. That said,we are . witnessing an amazing spirit of cooperation in our communities. People are helping others who might need food, supplies,medicine,or a virtual shoulder to cry on.People are supporting the local businesses that remain open and business owners are doing all that they can to survive and to take care of their employees. All things considered,it is not unreasonable to ask our city employees to recognize that a short postponement of the increase in their wages and benefits is the right thing to do to show support for their friends,their neighbors,and their community. Thank you for your attention and,as always,thank you for all of your efforts on behalf of the residents of .Huntington Beach. Sincerely, Kathleen Moore Nutting From:' mac Kati To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items 9, 10&11 for 416/20 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 11:58:09 AM From: Kathy Carrick<carrick92647@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 202011:54 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items 9, 10& 11 for 4/6/20 City Council Members, I'm sure you are all aware of the multiple posts on HB Facebook forums over the last days regarding the revelation of agenda items 9, 10& 11.Thank goodness we have very legalistically savvy folks in our community that are willing to update the rest of us on the antics of our elected officials. Let me remind you of a couple of facts: In the last month there have been 1.9 million unemployment claims filed in California. In the last month there have been 6.6 million unemployment claims filed in the US. Now...after grasping that...can you please explain what reasonable, compassionate government employee that is currently sustained with a nice, fat, tax payer funded paycheck and cushy government benefits would consider asking for a pay increase at this time? I could go on and on about selfishness and lack of awareness and reiterate some of the things others have written to you about, but I need to move on to other activities that take my mind off of this outrageous issue so I can curb my anger during my self isolation. Your constituents,the ones that count on you to do the right thing, are suffering. Every day there are pleas coming from your community. Seniors, disabled and imuno compromised people do not know how or where to shop safely. People don't know how or where to exercise. People don't understand why 99.9% of our population is expected to stay indoors, wear masks, etc., all while the homeless population continues to be allowed to spread God knows what while leading their unregulated lives totally unfettered. Neighbors are yelling at and deriding neighbors for the sin of stepping outside their front door. In short, our community and our world is falling apart. And you want us to give raises to city employees? Really? This is part of a heartless and tone deaf response one of our community members received from a city council member: "Is now really the time to break a deal that the council promised months ago?" Short answer: YES!!I if ever there was a time.THIS_is_it! I won't even start on why a "deal" was promised.months ago without input from the community. In conclusion, please remove item 9, 10& 11 from tonight's agenda. We need to concern ourselves with how we're going to dig ourselves out of this mess before we start handing out raises. Lot's to consider. Respectfully, Kathy Garrick From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda items for tonight Date: Monday,April 6,2020 11;37:08 AM From:len Bledsoe<jenbledsoe66@gmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 11:36 AM To:CITY COUNCIL.<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda items for tonight Hello, My husband and I urge you to pull items 9,10, and 11 from tonight's city council agenda. We think it is unnecessary (and fiscally irresponsible) to approve any such raises until we are out of the crisis that faces our city now. If these items aren't removed from the agenda, we urge a NO vote on all 3. Thank you. Michael and Jennifer Bledsoe 17201 Golden View Lane 92647 From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Do the right thing Date: Monday,April 5,2020 11:37:53 AM From: dianalethen@aol.com <dianalethen@aol.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 20201.1.:20 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Do the right thing Tonight you all need to oppose Agenda Items 9,10 and 11. Now is NOT the time for pay increases. Seriously. Please represent our city and do not give the citizens another reason to distrust our City Council. Mr. Chi should not be working for HB. Thank you, Diana From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Employee raise Date: Monday,April 6,2020 11:46:36 AM From: Ron Taylor<cscron@verizon.net> Sent: Monday,April 6, 202011:46 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Employee raise So our city council and Mayor want to give our city workers a raise in this time of uncertainty. I for one am totally against this at this time as the city has many and I mean many family's that are not working at all. No money for rent,utilities or food. What kind of message does this relay to them that only a few here important and that that kind of money could be spent on family aid. I feel that this item can be delayed until we get out of this medical emergence and see where we as a community stands budget wise. So this is a NO vote on our family's part. I will not get into a political campaign at this time but be assured that if the council votes on this today there will be hell to pay down the road. Thank you Ron Taylor& Margaret Coleman L From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Mayor Semeta,HB City Council and Mr.Chi-Vote No on Agenda Items 9, 10&11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 11:58:55 AM From: Richard Thiel <rthiel@socal.rr.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 202011:54 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org>;Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Mayor Semeta, NB City Council and Mr.Chi-Vote No on Agenda Items 9, 10&11 Dear Mayor Semeta, HB City Council and Mr. Chi, I am shocked and very disappointed that in these uncertain financial times you would take this time to sneak in a bill as important as this is. Businesses are closing and/or losing money. Potentially even losing their businesses; People are losing their jobs, with what consequences to follow; business support personnel could lose their apartments because they couldn't pay their rent. A time that you know full well that people who opposed these items are prohibited from assembling in large groups. Which means that there will be fewer people that will risk attending the City council Meeting and oppose your actions. Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Richard Thiel, 20822 Hunter Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646 From: ekes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: NO to Agenda Items 8,9 and 10 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 12:38:27 PM From: Daniel Savard <dgsavard@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 202012:37 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org>; olive.chi@surfcity-hb.org Subject: NO to Agenda Items 8, 9 and 10 Dear City Council, My name is Daniel Savard and I have recently become unemployed after many years of being employed.I am also a homeowner in Huntington Beach. I still need to pay my bills property tax,mortgage,utilities, food, and car expenses. I need to balance my budget. To do so,I need to make painful cuts and a city should be no different. I do not believe this is the time to approve pay raises as much as the hard-working city employees may deserve them. Layoffs, from personal experience, are not pleasant and should be implemented as a last resort but, given the choice of pay freeze or a layoff. I would think the unions would accept a freeze in wages. We have so many people in Huntington Beach that are not working or businesses closed or have reduced hours and we don't know how long this unprecedented event will drag on. Have compassion for your fellow citizens that are in distress. We have put our trust in you and voted you in office,please do the right thing and revisit agenda items 8,9& 10 when the city will be in a better financial position. Thank you for attention regarding this matter. Best Regards, Daniel Savard From: Fikes,Cathy To: Benda Alerts Subject: FW:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10,11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 12:25:28 PM From: Margaret Arnold<margaret.arnold8@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, April 6, 202012:13 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council Members and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. It is disturbing that these Agenda items would even be considered with so many individuals and families in the City of Huntington Beach suffering through loss of jobs/businesses. Sincerely, Roy & Margaret Arnold 16262 Wishingwell Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92647 From: Fikes,Cathv To: Acienda Aterts Subject: FW: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9,10, 11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 12:00:00 PM From:Tom Laughlin <999toml@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 202011:59 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb,org>; Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 SUBJECT: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Thomas Laughlin From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10,11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 11:43:17 AM From: Elizabeth Pedley<elzbts@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 11:41 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi, Oliver<oIiver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Like many of us....I have lost my job. It's a scary time. Please work on things that help....not pay raises while we all struggle. Sincerely, Elizabeth Pedley 16571 Bordeaux Ln Huntington Beach, CA From: Res.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9,10,11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 11:59:18 AM From:Jon Koskoff<jkoskoff@aol.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 202011:53 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Public Comments on Council Agenda Items Date: Monday,April 6,2020 11:49:36 AM From:agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 11:44 AM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items AGENDA COMMENT Subject Pay Increases Name Eric Halsey Email ehalseyhbOamail.com Comments This can't be true. If so, it is shameful. You should be considering furlough and pay decreases like the people you are supposed to be representing are experiencing. Please do not pass any pay increases. From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Public Comments on Council Agenda Items Date: Monday,April 6,2020 12:48:47 PM From: agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 12:46 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items AGENDA COMMENT Subject Payraises Name Natalia Porter Email Ionghairmomn—yahoo.com Comments Please table the discussions and vote on these items for 4-6 months as we are in unprecedented times with unpredictable future revenues. It would be irresponsible to enter into contracts at this time.Thank You for your time. From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Remove Raises Date: Monday,April 6,2020 12:34:03 PM From: Lowell Pierce<47dad.Pierce @gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 202012:26 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Remove Raises Mr. Chi and Council Members, Be decent! Remove the horrible agenda items about giving raises. You should not have promised anything! Quit kicking us when we are down. I appreciate the workers who are still working but THEY HAVE A JOB! They don't have to work if they don't want, it's up to them. Many of us are struggling,which is an understatement. Get real and be selfless. You probably ran on how much you loved the citizens of HB> Prove it, Lowell Pierce From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Staff_ralses__Noth_the_right time! Date: Monday,April 6,2020 11:59:33 AM -----Original Message----- From:TonyToniToeKnee<nncoco@gmail.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 11:53 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Staff raises_- Noth_the_right time! Staff raises_ Noth the right time! From: Res,Cathy To: Aoenda Alerts Subject: FW:Today"s agenda!! Date: Monday,April 6,202012:25:50 PM Importance: High From: Gary Tarkington<garytarkington@msn.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 202012:13 PM To: Chi,Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Today's agenda!! Importance: High I did not write this letter myself, but it explains my feelings to the tee!This is NOT THE TIME to be doing any of this when so many of our lives are totally upside down!! Dear Mayor Semeta, Council Members and Mr. Chi, I am writing to oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11. Honestly, I am struggling with a way to start this email. You have seen me at council meetings many times over the past several months. I've written many emails. But this is very,very different. We are in scary and difficult times. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say we are possibly facing the worst recession any of us have ever lived through (and I've survived two BIG recessions). In my immediate circle of family, friends, and neighbors I can point to people who have lost jobs, businesses hurting to the point they may never recover.... I fear every day that this COVID19 situation continues we are looking at exponentially larger and larger devastation. I was in utter disbelief when I saw the agenda for the upcoming council meeting. I thought surely there must be some mistake. Who on EARTH would be seeking raises or ANY contract provisions during this crisis? Meanwhile, news reports are trickling in reporting on cities that are looking at layoffs and other cutbacks as they prepare for the impending reality we will be dealing with in the weeks ahead. You may have seen the recent articles about Santa Barbara and Pasadena, and I'm sure we will see many more very soon: Even more alarming, a few days ago I heard an interview with a CEO of a leading national hotel who said he's cut 95% of his 7-,000 employees and that this crisis will take MUCH LONGER to recover than either 9/11 or the financial crisis that took 5& 8 years respectively....I can't even begin to imagine the impact this will have on our TOT. At this point, I still have a job(thank God!), but my 401 K that finally got"whole" after 12 years has tanked again. Last week I listened to a few council members making impassioned arguments for the city to offer added supportlenforcement to protect renters from eviction. Why?? Out of concern for the vast number of HB residents who will be in danger of losing their housing due to lost jobs and income. Contrast the situation facing our residents with the fact that EVERY SINGLE CITY EMPLOYEE still has a job, guaranteed pay, and stable pension. No city employee is at risk of losing their house, the ability to put food on the table or losing their entire financial net worth. Wouldn't it be wise to put all contract actions"on ice" for at least a year until we assess the revenue losses? These are unchartered waters and we simply cannot proceed "business as usual". I understand that these MOU's have been in the works and represent likely weeks/months of negotiations. But just like the robust economy we were all enjoying....all bets were off the day this crisis shut down all business in our city and state. I would suggest to you that the best outcome we can even expect would be to hold on to current employees and avoid layoffs, but we must be open to this possibility as well. The bottom line is that NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR RAISES OR CONTRACT COMMITMENTS. The citizens are 100% dependent on you, the council and management, for fiscal responsibility. Under the best of circumstances I could appreciate a robust debate on this subject....but right now IS NOT THE TIME!At this point, I BEG: PLEASE DO NOT MOVE FORWARD with these MOUs. Respectfully, Ann Tarkington Huntington Beach From: Ray Raines To: Agenda Comment;CriY COUNCIL Cc: Fikes,Cathv;CrTY COUNCIL Subject: Please oppose agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 11:39:42 AM AGENDA COMMENT I strongly oppose agenda items number 9, 10 and 11 on the April 6 city council meeting. While the whole world is suffering and making sacrifices due to the coronavirus pandemic, is no time to take advantage of our citizens. Please do the right thing by the people who elected you and vote no on these items or at least postpone them until the public can attend a filture meeting and express their opinion.. Thank you, Ray Raines From: aaendacommentOsurfcity-hh.ora To: Agenda Comment co: Fikes.Cathv;CITY COUNCIL. Subject: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items Date: Monday,April 6,2020 11:43:40 AM AGENDA COMMENT Subject Pay Increases Name Eric Halsey Email ehalseyhb@gmail.com Comments This can't be true. If so, it is shameful.You should be considering furlough and pay decreases like the people you are supposed to be representing are experiencing. Please do not pass any pay increases. From: barannkatzt@aol.com To: Agenda Comment Cc: Fikes,Cathv,CITY COUNCIL Subject: Staff Raises Date: Monday,April 6,2020 10:29:34 AM AGENDA COMMENT NO raises, we are in the middle of a worldwide crisis and even the mention of city staff, public works , police and fire raises is morally irresponsible. Private sector are being laid off or taking pay cuts. The city asset portfolio has to be taking a huge hit due to lost tax dollars from the empty hotel rooms and city owned properties that were rightfully given rent abatement not to mention the stock market. This is beyond irresponsible of Mr. Chi!! This is irresponsible, insensitive and it is fiscally irresponsible for raises to be given when the tax paying citizens of Huntington Beach are in the middle of this crisis. It will be at best months before our community rebounds from this. And Many city employees are already sitting at home getting paid during this crisis and raises should not be approved. This is not the time for raises! Barbara Katz From: Fikes,Cathy To: Aoenda Alerts Cc: Brenden,Patrick;Carr,Kim; Delgleize.Barbara; Fikes,Cathy;Hardy.Jill;Peterson, Erik;Posey.Mike;Semeta, L" Subject: Agenda Comment Date: Monday,April 6,2020 10:09:04 AM All Council Members COMMENTS & ADDITIONAL. NOTES Please do not vote for the pay raises for the city employees tonight! During this time of crisis when small businesses are struggling to stay open and we are all taking pay cuts to stay afloat! You should seriously consider cutting salaries for city employees! Opened: 04/06/2020 09:09 AM Closed: By: Ted Barsh Email: Tbarsh@dba-med.com Phone: 717-397-8181 Device: WEB AAQ From: Fikes.Cath To: Agenda Alerts Cc: Brenden.Patrick;Carr,Kim;Delgleize.Barbara; Fikes,Cathv;Hard 11; Peterson,Erik;Posey,Mike;Semeta, LYJI Subject: Agenda Comment Date: Monday,April 6,2020 10:14:54 AM All Council Members COMMENTS & ADDITIONAL NOTES Once again the City Counsel is tone deaf to the needs and requirements of managing our city . First you hire a city manager at a salary way over his qualifications. Along with a very expensive employment package. Apparently you did check his employment history. Another costly mistake And then we have the homeless shelter purchase. A fiasco that even a fifth grader could have'done better And now we have a crisis effecting our state and the country. Huntington Beach businesses will suffer and may not survive and yet you choose this time to discuss raises for an already bloated and over paid base. This includes already high salaries and an unsustainable pension plan. The city council should be ashamed to even have items 9, 10 & 11 on the agenda Regards, Lynn Unger Opened: 04/05/2020 17:23 PM Closed: By: Lynn Unger Email: lynnungerhb@gmaii.com Phone: 714-960-0082 Device: WEB AAQ From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Cc: Brenden.Patrick;Carr,Kim;Deloleize.Barbara;Fikes.Cathy; and ;Peterson,Erik;Posey, Mike;Semeta. Lyn Subject: Agenda Comment Date: Monday,April 6,2020 10:12:18 AM All Council Members COMMENTS & ADDITIONAL NOTES I am troubled that a pay raise for city workers is even consider for discussion when many businesses have shut down or are barely open during this pandemic crisis. This is not the time for such discussions when all effort should be on crisis. Opened: 04/06/2020 06:26 AM Closed: By: Mark Ton kovich Email: Marktonko@gmaii.com Phone: Device: WEB AAQ From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Cc: Brenden.Patrick;Carr,Kim; Delglelze,Barbara;Fikes.Cathy:Hardy,Ji I;Peterson,Erik;Posey,Mike;Semeta. Lyn Subject: Agenda Comment Date: Monday,April 6,2020 10:06:44 AM All Council Members COMMENTS & ADDITIONAL NOTES Opposition to Agenda items 9,10,11 for Council meeting Apt 6,2020. No one appreciates the hard work of our city employees, especially our First Responders than I. However, with 100's, perhaps even 1000's of HB residents out of work and struggling with this current crisis, granting a raise to anyone seems poorly timed. City revenues are down due to rent moratoriums, suspension of street sweeping enforcement, and closure of city parking lots putting even further stress on our city's financials. So I do NOT support the recommended action. I STRONGLY-support the alternate action "Do not approve the introduction of the proposed successor MOU" until such time that the current crisis has passed and we better understand the true financial impact COVID-19 has had on our city. Respectfully Yours Your Fellow Citizen, Nicholas Mestanas Opened: 04/06/2020 10:00 AM Closed: By: Nicholas Mestanas Email: nmestanas@gmail.com Phone: 714-375-0303 From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Cc: Brenden,Patrick;Carr.Kim;Delgleize,Barbara; Fikes,Cathy; Hardy.1111; Peterson,Erik;Posey,Mike;Semeta. Lyn Subject: Agenda Comments Date: Monday,April 6,2020 10:33:49 AM All Council Members COMMENTS & ADDITIONAL NOTES I find it appalling that you would even consider trying to pass a pay raise for yourselves when nearly all of the businesses and citizens of this city are struggling financially. As a citizen of this city I want to go on record as saying that I am comply opposed to taking on more debt for individuals who already have inflated paychecks especially at a time when so many are struggling. Focus your attention on getting us through this mess not taking advantage of the taxpayers by slipping more coins into your pockets. Opened: 04/05/2020 07:01 AM Closed: By: Aimee Ruiz Email: aimeejruiz@hotmail.com Phone: 714-488-0954 Device: WEB AAQ From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:April 6 City Council Meeting Date: Monday,April 6,2020 10:09:22 AM -----Original Message----- From:Gina Curry<ginaturicurry@gmail.com> Sent:-Monday,April 6,2020 10:01 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: April 6 City Council Meeting Dear City Council: I am writing this letter to my elected city council in response to items 9, 10 and 1 I on tonight's agenda. All I can say is what in the world are you thinking? Are you and your teams that tone deaf to think this is the time to talk raises for ANYONE? Did you think that since Congress slipped it in with the stimulus package,you should to? Huntington Beach citizens are being laid off,closing businesses and suffering. Why would you think your staffs deserve more money now. If anything you should be taking pay cuts since you are not doing your full time regular jobs. It's time to lead not take. I am appalled that these items even made it on to the agenda. You should all be ashamed of yourselves. I am against items 9, 10 and I 1 and so should all of you. Disgusting,shameful and embarrassing. Gina Curry (714)642-3195 Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Increased salaries Date: Monday,April b,2020 10:53:02 AM From: Greg Velastegui <GVelastegui@voitco.com> . Sent: Monday, April 6, 202010:48 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Increased salaries HB city council, I'm hoping by the time you get this email the entire city council realizes how ridiculous increased capital spending sounds in a time like this. Plus the optics couldn't be worse and the council will get exposed as fiscally irresponsible and obtuse or as thieves. Wise up. Sincerely, Greg Velastegui (40 year resident and owner of 5 houses in HB) Get Outlook for Android From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Items 9,10&11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 9:39:56 AM -----Original Message----- From: Cathy Haro<occanhb@gmail.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 1:42 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Items 9, 10& 11 Dear City Council, I'm stunned and appalled that these items would even be considered during a time of uncertainty when residents have lost their jobs and unable to fulfill their own obligations due to this Pandemic.I may not be able to attend the CC meeting in person but I watch them on TV faithfully and was stunned at the last meeting when I truly thought that Mr.Chi was attempting to usurp your authority.Let him APPLY for a salary increase at a later time but NOW is NOT the time. Should it be approved the faith in our City Government will drop to an all time low. Cathy Haro 1812 Florida st 108 HB 92648 714 585-5653 Oceanhb@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Items 9,10&11 Date: Monday,April b,2020 9:38:32 AM From: Logan Haug<toganjhaug@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 7:25 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Items 9, 10& 11 You should halt all raises to government employees. In times like these with record breaking unemployment,and more layoffs and furloughs coming this week, it would not be appropriate to give raises to city employees. My understanding is that cops, municipal and management are all in process of receiving raises. I dont think anyone is the city should be receiving raises at this time. But rather the city should return some of the tax dollars back to the people of the city during these trying times. thanks, Logan Haug From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: NO RAISE FOR ANYONE!!! Date: Monday,April 6,2020 9:36:30 AM -----Original Message----- From:Kathleen Brown<heykathybrown@gmail.com> Sent:Monday,April 6,2020 8:22 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:NO RAISE FOR ANYONE!!! Sent from my Whone From: Flies Caft To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Opposition to Agenda Items 9,10,11 Date: Monday,April 6,2020 8:58:39 AM From: ppitts@socal.rr.com<ppitts@socal.rr.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 8:43 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>;Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Opposition to Agenda items 9,10, 11 SUBJECT: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this COVID-19 shut down. Now is not the time for any pay increases or any contract negotiations. 'Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial effects of the COVID-19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Patricia Pitts ppittsr@socai.rr.com From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Pay Raises,Agenda items 9-10-11 Date: Monday,April 6,202011:03:35 AM From: larry mcneely<Imwater@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 202010:58 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Pay Raises,Agenda items 9-10-11 I want to make a point about the vote for these raises, Of coarse this is a bad time to ask the public for Raises there is no discounting that. My point is the pay raises for the Police Union the POA. As many of us are aware of the Influence BUYING the POA has done and how they flooded the mail with Their Political HIT MAILERS. NO OTHER public union nor the Fire Apartment did this they gave a Thumbs Up to who they supported NOT HIT MAILERS, Now I do realize that some on our council take their Marching Orders from the POA and at the city council meetings they make that clear. One thing you should remember the Police Union has only 300 some employees(of which only a small number reside in our community)while our community is 200,000 strong and our voice is Louder and Stronger and we are the people casting the votes. So when you decide on this matter Remember who actually made the votes to elect you. All the city council have this seat for a short time and the memory and Your Legacy will last far longer than your stay on the council. DO the Right Thing and delay this vote, table it until we know how our city will survive and how this effects our city budget the forecast was made before this virus and our finical resources will be changed.Now someone from the city made the Crazy Claim we have a Surplus to the News Media this Crazy Talk and is Unfounded we have pension liabilities we will never be able to service our city has projects that go unfunded and our city is decaying, so to this Crazy Person (you know who you are)Get a CLUE and Shut The Fu#K UP I have included the copies of the POLITICAL HIT MAILERS for those who have forgot. I support our Individual Police Officers they have a Tough Job, view their Union as a Political Tool and a Special Interests Group Vote Accordingly you will be remembered. From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Public Comments on Council Agenda Items Date: Monday,April 6,2020 9:36:59 AM From: agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org<agenda comment @surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 8:18 AM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items AGENDA COMMENT Subject City pay raises Name Patti Davis Email bzpad2(5cimail.com Comments saw a response from HB city indicating (summarizing) it's ok to give raises because we are in the black and city staff has worked hard and had to take on added roles, work hard, etc Working hard, being flexible in duties, excelling when needed is what every company outside government does on a daily basis. To say they need a raise _because they are working hard is incomprehensible. Even if pay raises were planned this is NOT THE TIME to consider this. Use the funds that were going to go to pay raises to help your businesses around the city. From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Raises Date: Monday,April 6,2020 9:36:05 AM From: cscron <cscron@verizon.net> Sent:Sunday,April 5, 2020 2:53 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.councii@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Raises I'm a citizen of Huntington Beach for over 3o years. feel this is not the time to conceder rasies for the employees of this city at this time Lets give this a month or two and see where we our. Thank you Ron Taylor Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Staff Raises Date: Monday,April 6,2020 10:34:21 AM From: barannkatz@aol.com<barannkatz@aol.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 202010:31 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Staff Raises NO raises, we are in the middle of a worldwide crisis and even the mention of city staff, public works , police and fire raises is morally irresponsible. Private sector are being laid off or taking pay cuts. The city asset portfolio has to be taking a huge hit due to lost tax dollars from the empty hotel rooms and city owned properties that were rightfully given rent abatement not to mention the stock market. This is beyond irresponsible of Mr. Chi!! This is irresponsible, insensitive and it is fiscally irresponsible for raises to be given when the tax paying citizens of Huntington Beach are in the middle of this crisis. It will be at best months before our community rebounds from this. And Many city employees are already sitting at home getting paid during this crisis and raises should not be approved. This is not the time for raises! Barbara Katz From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Very dissapoointed Date: Monday,April 6,2020 9W:07 AM From:Janet Bean<janetbeandesigns@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 9:56 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Very dissapoointed In these hard economic times, it seems the city manager is trying to pull the rug out from the citizens that he and you all work for. I think that is forgotten,you work for the citizens. I read where a city council member was proud of the city workers because they were working and doing things outside of their normal job so they deserved this, REALLY!!! The private sector workers have ALWAYS done tasks outside their normal job description, it is called being a good employee,not a lazy one. The private sector would love to just have a job and get a paycheck,we are not all wanting a raise, we just want a job. I cannot believer how selfish and self centered this is at this point in time. While we all are trying to figure out how to make it through the week,you all are thinking it it OK to give raises. I have never felt so betrayed by the city,the city manager and the city council for even remotely thinking this is the time for this. And then to add insult to injury,you betray us even further by not allowing public comment. THERE SHOULD BE NO ACTION TAKEN BY THE CITY THAT DOES NOT PERTAIN TO COVID 19 WHILE THE PUBLIC IS NOT ALLOWED,NOT NOW NOT EVER!! If there was ever a time to clean house, now is the time,anyone who thinks any of this is a good idea needs to go, have you not wasted enough of our tax dollars already....so many stupid,wasteful expenditures in recent history. I am against any sort of pay increase,and for any items being voted on without public comment!! Thank you, Janet Janet Bean Designs and Services 714-362-7899 Creating unique pieces of jewelry and uniting couples in matrimony with love and under the watchful eyes of my guardian angels. Janet Bean Designs and Janet Bean Wedding Off iciant on Facebook From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Cc: Brenden,Patrick;Carr,Kim;Delaleize. Barbara;Fikes.Cathy; a d it;Peterson,Erik;Posey,Mike;Semeta. Lyn Subject: MyHB Comment Date: Monday,April 6,2020 10:26:01 AM COMMENTS & ADDITIONAL NOTES Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, Regarding Items 9,10,11 on City Council Agenda Scheduled for April 6, 2020, NOW IS NOT THE TIME to discuss employee association/union pay increase/raises for City Employees. Yes, city employees do great job and as with most businesses deserve a raise, but with most of HB Businesses closed now, thousands of citizens out of jobs/work and the future certainly unknown at this moment, I am asking you to hold these agenda items for a later date. If there is one way to get a large portion, if not the majority of the Huntington Beach residents to question any and all decisions you make in the future is if you hand out money to the city employees at this time. There are other important issues to discuss right at this moment. Thank you for your consideration in this issue. Opened: 04/05/2020 15:47 PM Closed: By: Steve Farnsworth Email: hazmn54@gmaii.com Phone: 714-975-1038 Device: WEB AAQ From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Cc: Chi,Olive.; Brenden. Patrick;Carr.Kim; Delaleize, Barbara;Fikes.Cathy;Hardy. ; Peterson.Erik;Posey,Mike; Semeta,Lyn Subject: MyHB Comment Date: Monday,April 6,202010:22:14 AM COMMENTS&ADDITIONAL NOTES Mr. Chi, Now is not the time to discuss raises for the City of Huntington Beach Employee Associations/Unions. With thousands in your city out of work, hundreds if not thousands of businesses closed down with an uncertain future of when/if they will reopen, the discussion of handing out more money to city employees doesn't seem like the prudent topic to discuss at this moment. There are more important items to discuss. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Opened: 04/05/2020 15:52 PM Closed: By: Steve Farnsworth Email: hazmn54@gmail.com Phone: 714-975-1038 From: MyHB To: Estanislau,Robin;Switzer,Donna; Esparza, Pattv Subject: MyHB-#276525 City Council Date: Monday,April 6,2020 11:22:53 AM ........... ... ......... MyHB Issue Type/Subtype Changed -#276525 Workorder#276525 Issue type changed from City Council to Agenda& Public Hearing Comments and subtype City Council Meeting. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Status Work Order Change Issue Type #276525 Issue Type City Council Subtype All Council Members Staff Member(s) Robin Estanislau,Donna Switzer,Patty Esparza Notes Please oppose Agenda items 9,10 and 11.We need to be prudent with the money in our city at this Covid-19 time.Thank you. View the Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Reporter Name Email Mark Cohen T456mac@aoi.com Phone Report Submitted APR 05,2020 -1:18 PM •----------------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not change subject line when responding. From. MyHB To: Estanislau,Robin;Switzer.Donna; Esparza. Pattv Subject: MyHB-#276961 City Council Rate: Monday,April 6,2020 11:19:25 AM MyHB Issue Type/Subtype Changed -#276961 Workorder#276961 Issue type changed from City Council to Agenda& Public Hearing Comments and subtype City Council Meeting. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Status Work Order Change Issue Type #276961 Issue Type City Council Subtype All Council Members Staff Member(s) Robin Estanislau,Donna Switzer,Patty Esparza Notes MEA Teamsters,(voted yes to move forward with our MOU but I now ask that you table the vote for the future I am happy to be employed and it's . not the right time for us to be asking for a raise View the Report •----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reporter Name Email City Employee Phone Report Submitted APR 06,2020-11:00 AM •----------------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not change subject line when responding. Estanislau, Robin From: vanessa martinez <rockonbaileybailey@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday,April 4, 2020 10:54 AM To: Chi, Oliver;CITY COUNCIL; Peterson, Erik; Semeta, Lyn;Carr, Kim; Hardy,Jill; Gates, Michael; Estanislau, Robin Cc: admin@voiceofoc.org;Susan Goulding;Julia Sclafani Subject: Agenda items 9, 10, 11/opposition Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose/postpone, Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11. The insensitive agenda items, for council to include raises when our community is struggling is heartbreaking and it won't be forgotten. We will remember those who sacrificed for the better of our community, and we will remember who took advantage of this pandemic. Please stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. Our economy is headed for a depression, and this not the time for negotiations and pay increases. Our neighbors and friends are closing their businesses? People can't pay their rent and our elderly and low income families are suffering. The voted removal of Michael Gates from these negotiations is also concerning, along with the lack of oversight with the homeless shelter the city purchased ( that is now referred to as a city asset) . In addition, please make sure all emails opposing this are logged. When counting emails responses for agenda item 21, almost 20 responses were missing. Sincerely, Vanessa Martinez i From: Lisa A er To: Agenda Comment,CITY COUNCIL Cc: Fikes,Cathv;CST`[GOUIL Subject: Agenda items 9,10,11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 11:11:11 PM AGENDA COMMENT Please table items relating to pay rate changes for city employees until this health care crisis is over,no sooner than September at the earliest. Lisa Ager-Huntington Beach resident Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda 4/6/20-OPPOSE ITEMS 9,10,and it Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:28:05 PM From: Donna Dillon<donnadi lion 214@aol.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 20201:07 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>;Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda 4/6/20-OPPOSE ITEMS 9, 10, and 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Donna Dillon donnadi1lon214(@aol.com 22102 Jonesport Ln Huntington Beach, CA 92646 "Could a greater MiracCe take place than for us to Cook through each other's eyes for an instant?" -Henry David Thoreau- From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: Fw:Agenda Items#9-#10-#11 Raises Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:32:21 PM From: tarry mcneely<Imwater@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday,April 4, 202010:00 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Fw:Agenda Items#9-#10-#11 Raises -----Forwarded Message----- From: larry mcneely <ImwaterQyahoo.com> To: agenda.comments(cDsurfcity-hb.ora <agenda.commentsesurfcity-hb.org> Sent: Saturday,April 4, 2020, 09:55:18 AM PDT Subject:Agenda Items#9 -#10-#11 Raises This is not the time to be giving out raises. I realize that these unions hold reign over four of of city council members like the POA which is a Special Interest Group. Many of these employees must live in a bubble because their jobs are not in jeopardy YET, Unlike the Real World where the rest of us live. Our City Manager Oliver Chi has again made the worst decision by bringing this up at a time where we can not know the effects on our city this virus will have. I hope this make you aware of the Huge Mistake the hiring of a UNQUALIFIED Person will have on our community , it is time to take a second look at the city manager position and make changes, NO RAISES at this time of uncertainly From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items 9,10&11 Date: Friday,April 3,2020 8:34:03 PM From:Carlee Okerman<carleerae@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 7:16 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda items 9, 10 & 11 Dear Council Members and City Manager, In reviewing the Agenda for Monday's City Council meeting (Items 9, 10 & 11),I am appalled that the council would be discussing giving raises at this time. This is a time of crisis for our city, our country, and the world. Businesses are shut down, unemployment is over 6 million in the nation, domestic violence calls are increasing, schools are closed, medical items are difficult to obtain, and some basic food items are still scarce. We have no idea what the future holds for our city and what the impact of this pandemic will be. Please focus your time and energy on helping our residents survive this crisis and postpone any raises or contract negotiations for at least a year so that the financial effects maybe evaluated. Thank you. Carlee Okerman From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items 9, 10&11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 10:24:32 PM From: Sherry Daniels<sherryd528@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 5, 2020 10:15 PM To: agenda.comments@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL<city.council @surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items 9, 10& 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Councilmembers and Mr. Oliver Chi, I don't even know where to begin, because I am so angered and completely disgusted at the slap in the face these agenda items give to the residents of Huntington Beach. Now is not the time to consider raises for anyone, and it further shows just how much our council and city manager is out of touch and flat out does not care about us. We have some council members clearly in the unions' pockets, and this is disgusting and corrupt. When the rest of our country is dealing with huge economical losses, and we don't know when it will recover, what does our council do? They want to give raises! How utterly irresponsible! So many of your constituents have lost their jobs, businesses have severely cut their hours, and many have lost tremendous income due to the COVID-19 quarantine. People and businesses are suffering, which is absolutely going to affect our city's bottom line. I love our police officers, firefighters, and city workers, but at least they have jobs. It is heartbreaking to speak to clients on a daily basis, who are having to decide which bills they are going to be able to pay this month, because they were suddenly fired, their business was forced to close, or their business has been severely reduced. We have no idea when this will end, and what the total impact is going to be on our city. I drove down Main Street the other evening, and what would have normally been a street full of people, spending money at all of our restaurants and shops, it was a ghost town, as it should be. All of our businesses, all over the city, are losing money and our city is losing a lot tax revenue. These agenda items absolutely need public input, where the citizens can speak in person, not via email. This is the worst timing, when we can't have our normal council meetings with public comments. These agenda items need to be postponed. Yes, our employees may deserve raises, but not now. Considering raises need to wait until this emergency is over and we have a clear picture of the financial impact this has created. I'm sure many of the people who have been gravely affected by this had promises of jobs, raises, etc. Everything has changed, and any promise of raises must change as well. And how can raises be promised if they must first be approved by the council? This smells of more corruption, but that's for another discussion. Apparently one councilmember claims we have a surplus, we are in the black. T find this laughable because we never have the money to take care of our roads, we have a huge unfunded liability bill, and the list goes on. You were elected to work for all of the residents's best interests, not the unions and special interests who got you elected. Now is the time to do the right thing, the responsible thing, for the residents and businesses of HB, which is what you are supposed to be doing. Thank you, Sherry Daniels From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:00:50 PM From:ARoyalty-Hanavan <clanhanavan@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, April 5, 2020 7:13 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 I am writing to urge you to vote against Agenda Items 9, 10, and 11. Yes, now would be the time to, unfortunately, break promises made by the council to city employees. There are so many residents who have had their pay cut to keep their employers in business. Others have lost their jobs or businesses. Many are not getting expected raises. Our household lost 25% of our income while working the same 40+ hours a week. Now would NOT be the time to ramp up squeezing the private sector workers to provide public employees with even more unsustainable pay and benefits. From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda items 9, 10,&11. Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:31:31 PM From: Madeline Pacilio-Brand<mpaciliobrand@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 202010:38 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.councii@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda items 9, 10, & 11. Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shutdown. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Madeline Pacilio-Brand 21571 Kanakoa Lane Huntington Beach, Ca. 92646 from: Fikes,Cathx To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW;Agenda Items 9,10, 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 10:24:18 PM From: Kate Bonnevie<skbonnevie@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2020 10:03 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Agenda items 9, 10, 11 To the HB City Council, I'm writing to request that you reject agenda items 9,10, and I 1 with regards to pay raises for city employees. We are in an unprecedented situation where we are more likely to face layoffs vs. having excess funds to provide merit increases. Private sector employees have already been notified that they are either going to be furloughed or losing their merit increases (that were already granted). I'm speaking from experience based on local orange county companies. There is no reason the city of Huntington Beach should think that they are somehow immune from the financial impact of the pandemic. I have read comments on social media that government employees are working significant overtime and adjusting their schedules to accommodate for the pandemic I can assure you anyone who continues to work during this era is doing the same and has a mindset of being thankful for continued employment-city of Huntington Beach employees should have that same mindset of gratitude not entitlement. Lastly,please ask city manager to provide projections on estimated revenue impact due to the pandemic especially if it were to continue through the height of summer. Best regards, Sean and Kate Bonnevie Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items 9, 10,and 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:23:57 PM From: Bobby Dominguez<bobbydominguez@verizon.net> Sent:Saturday,April 4, 2020 6:37 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Agenda Items 9, 10, and 11 I am against Agenda items 9, 10, and 11. Revenue is down and CHB cannot afford giving raises in these dire times. Robert Dominguez 5932 Kenbrook Dr H B 92648 From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items 9,10 and 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:27:45 PM From: rob.pool.oc@gmail.com <rob.pool.oc@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, April 4, 2020 1:08 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items 9,10 and 11 Mayor Semeta and City Council members: I am writing to urge you to vote against Agenda Items 9,10 and 11. Writing this email has proved to be a challenge to me. In fact, writing emails to this city council has been difficult. What I thought were easy, common sense decisions apparently aren't to some of you. Let's recap the tough decisions you have had to make: 1. Approving a zoning ordinance which would streamline the development of medium density housing NEXT TO A DECADES OLD TOXIC WASTE SITE. 2. Spending $66,000 for a feasibility study to determine the possibility of our city entering into the energy business, when, if you are really honest with yourselves you knew that the feasibility study would say—'Spend $8 to $10 million dollars to save a possible 2%. By the way, I'll bet you'd like that money back now. 3. And now--The Granddaddy Of All Tough Decisions. You are asked to approve salary increases in the amount of 3.5% to 4% to the majority of city employees during what may eventually turn out to be the greatest health emergency and the second greatest economic disaster in American history. But, March Forward! After all, it has been negotiated. We can't turn back now. Never mind that the city is hemorrhaging income. Each of you should call the car dealers on Beach Blvd. and ask them how sales are doing. Call the hotels. How's their business?Ask the restaurants. How's that take-out business without the alcohol sales? It doesn't take a clairvoyant to see the decrease in sales or TOT revenues that will be coming. Oh, but this is just a temporary blip. Things will be back to normal in no time! Really? Is this what you're hearing? This could easily carry into the summer. You know--like July 4th. It's a good thing our city doesn't have any traditional celebrations on that day. Otherwise that would be another lost opportunity for increased sales tax revenue. am utterly amazed at the tone-deaf way our staff and some of you approach things. I just did a Google search of"how bad could things get" which produced page after page of links to articles with some eye-opening predictions as to "how bad could things get". Let's just say the predictions are not encouraging. But, March Forward! Unemployment is skyrocketing. How can those laid off look for work when they are told not to leave their houses except for essentials? And to apply where? Thousands of businesses are closed. Later, we'll find some will have been closed permanently. But, March Forward! The stock market has lost trillions in valuation (roughly 25%). And there is no end in sight. Will the markets recover? Probably. But until they do many seniors like me will have to tighten our belts and live on less income. Less--not 3.5 to 4 percent more! LESS! Do you understand the concept of less? No, I don't think you do. But, March Forwardl We still haven't seen the effect of this crisis on housing valuations. It could be that those are the next to be affected. After all, who's going to be buying houses with 8-10% unemployment? So, a traditional approach for seniors to sell their houses and downsize their expenses won't be available. Unless they want to sell at a loss. But, March Forward! I have heard from one of you that you sometimes think my tone comes across as"too personal". Well, this IS personal and has affected me deeply and personally in ways that I would prefer not to share in this letter. It's personal to every resident in our city. We have families to house. We have families to feed. We're not stupid. We know that, if you increase spending to an unsustainable amount, that the next step will be an increase in sales taxes-- which will hurt us even more. Someone in this city needs to have a backbone! Our City Manager needs to MARCH FORWARD to a closed session meeting where he will tell the union negotiators that, what was previously negotiated needs to be set aside until the city fully recovers from the current financial crisis and is able to ascertain the financial effects on the city. Further he should tell the union negotiators that he will do his best to keep all the current employees on board during this financial crisis, but that they should expect some possible layoffs. It's the tough thing to do, but it's the right thing to do. Americans are being asked to do the right things during this crisis. Above all the financial implications, we are being asked to set aside our liberties for the good of those around us, And, we are doing so. So, I'll end by paraphrasing President John F. Kennedy and encourage you not to do what is easy, but what is hard. For the thing that is hard, is also right. To all of you and your families, stay safe and well during these challenging times. All my best, Rob Pool Virus-free. www.ayg.com from: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda items 9,10,11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:05:00 PM From:C. L. Stapleton<cindystapleton@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday,April 5, 2020 5:20 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city,council @surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda items 9,10,11 Dear City Council, In these unprecedented times it is unconscionable to even think about addressing raises. Our residents are suffering economically and personally and you are apparently oblivious. Those council members who are so tone deaf,out of touch and out of step,with the citizens who elected them do not deserve the privilege of representing the very people they obviously scorn. Sincerely, C.L. Stapleton From: Fikes.Cathy To: Aaenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda items 9,10,11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:30:30 PM From:Carole Pedriana Spinak<shespins2@socal.rr.com> Sent:Saturday,April 4, 202011:18 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items 9,10,11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question,that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVIDI9 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Carole Pedriana, 111 21st Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648 From: Fikes,Cathx To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items 9,10,11 Date. Sunday,April 5,2020 8:30:47 PM -----Original Message----- From-Susan Gary<gloriousnaturel@aol.com> Sent: Saturday,April 4,2020 11:19 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org>;olive.chi@surfcity-hb.org Subject:Agenda Items 9,10,11 Dear Mayor Semeta,Council Members and Mr.Chi, I am writing to oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11. We are in scary and difficult times. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say we are possibly facing the worst recession any of us have every lived through(and I've survived two BIG recessions). In my immediate circle of family,friends and neighbors I can point to people who have lost jobs,businesses hurting to the point they may never recover....I fear every day that this COVIDI9 situation continues we are looking at exponentially larger and larger devastation. I was in utter disbelief when I saw the agenda for the upcoming council meeting. I thought surely there must be some mistake. Who on EARTH would be seeking raises or ANY contract provisions during this crisis? Meanwhile,news reports are trickling in reporting on cities that are looking at layoffs and other cutbacks as they prepare for the impending reality we will be dealing with in the weeks ahead. You may have seen the recent articles about Santa Barbara and Pasadena,and I'm sure we will see many more very soon: Even more alarming,a few days ago I heard an interview with a CEO of a leading national hotel who said he's cut 95%of his 7,000 employees and that this crisis will take MUCH LONGER to recover than either 9/11 or the financial crisis that took 5&8 years respectively....I can't even begin to imagine the impact this will have on our TOT. At this point,I still my job,but our 401k has tanked again. Last week I listened to a few council members making impassioned arguments for the city to offer added support/enforcement to protect renters from eviction. Why?? Out of concern for the vast number of HB residents who will be in danger of losing their housing due to lost jobs and income. Contrast the situation facing our residents with the fact that EVERY SINGLE CITY EMPLOYEE still has a job,guaranteed pay and stable pension. No city employee is at risk of losing their house,ability to put food on the table or losing their entire financial net worth. Wouldn't it be wise to put all contract actions"on ice"for at least a year until we assess the revenue losses? These are unchartered waters and we simply cannot proceed"business as usual". I understand that these MOD's have been in the works and represent likely weeks/months of negotiations. But just Iike the robust economy we were all en.oying....all bets were off the day this crisis shut down all business in our city and state. I would suggest to you that the best outcome we can even expect would be to hold on to current employees and avoid layoffs,but we must be open to this possibility as well. The bottom-line is that NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR RAISES OR CONTRACT COMMITMENTS. The citizens are 100%dependent on you,the council and management,for fiscal responsibility. Under the best of circumstances I could appreciate a robust debate on this subject....but right now IS NOT THE TIME! At this point I BEG: PLEASE DO NOT MOVE FORWARD with these MOUs. Sincerely Jon and Susan Gary Belfast Lane Huntington Beach 92647 From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW;Agenda items Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:17:49 PM -----Original Message----- Prom: Chris Barsh<barshels@icloud.com> Sent: Sunday,April 5,2020 12:16 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda items As a resident of Huntington Beach for over 40 years I am intensely opposed to current Agenda items 9, 10,and 11. There is no way that city employees should be given salary increases.They should be considering salary decreases and eliminating pensions during the current pandemic crisis and resulting financial crisis. Thank You Chris Barsh Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes.Cathv To: Aaenda Alerts Subject: FM Agenda's 9,10,11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:29:21 PM From: Ibenedetto2@aol.com <Ibenedetto2@aol.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 202012:11 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda's 9,10,11 Mayor Semeta Council and Mr. Chi STOP contract negotiations and Agenda's 9,10, and 11. Our city and country is in a devastating crisis. The city will suffer serious financial losses as a result of this shutdown. It's inconceivable how you could even think of pay raises, when you have secure jobs and pensions!!! Your actions are unconscionable. I am contacting everyone I know to fight your agenda's. Respectfully, Linda Kalicki Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get tlse nc%v AOL app:inail.mobile.aol.com From: Fikes,Cathy To: Aaenda Alerts Subject: Fw:Agendas Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:19:04 PM From: Laurie Virtue<laurie.virtue@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 5, 202011:16 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agendas I'm opposed to Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11. Think about what you are doing in this current climate of the fiscal unkown. Business' are suffering in this city and around the world and you want to spend more money. Now is not the time! Citizens of the City of Huntington Beach are not happy with what the city council has been doing lately,you are supposed to serve the city and residents needs and you are not doing that. Listen to the citizens of this city, we do not want more high density development, look what that has done to New York during the corona virus pandemic, is that what you want for this city? Because I can tell you the citizens do not want that. Think before you vote,the people who live in HB are paying attention. From., Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:City Council Meeting 4/6/20 Rate: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:40:01 PM -----Original Message----- From:Lynda Muir<lynda.f.muir@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:20 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:City Council Meeting 4/6/20 I am writing in opposition of Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11.They need to be removed from the Agenda. These items are very inappropriate;the timing couldn't be worse. That is all I will say at this time.It is a simple case of common sense.Residents are very aggravated and leery of some of the council,including Mr.Chi. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck... Please listen to the residents and do the right thing. Regards, Lynda Muir Sent from my Whone From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:City Council Meeting on April 6,2020.....agenda items 9,10 and 11 Date: Sunday,April S.2020 8:07:08 PM From: Dorothy Newbrough <dnewbr@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2020 5:04 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>;'agenda.comments@surfcity-hb.org Subject: City Council Meeting on April 6, 2020.....agenda items 9, 10 and 11 Council Members, Please table the agenda items 9,10 and 11 until this crisis is over and we know how the City of Huntington Beach will recover financially. Dorothy Newbrough 20381 Brentstone Lane Huntington Beach From: Pikes.Cathy To: Aoenda Alerts Subject: FW:Council meeting Apr 6 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:31:56 PM From: Russell Neal <russneal@ieee.org> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 202010:26 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Council meeting Apr 6 SUBJECT: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question,that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVIDI9 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Russ Neal 16342 Wildfire Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92649 From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HB City Council Agenda Items 9,10 and 11 6,Aprl 2020 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:30:07 PM From: M Dardis<mdardis@verizon.net> Sent:Saturday,April 4, 2020 11:21 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>;Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: mdardis@verizon.net Subject: HB City Council Agenda Items 9,10 and 116,Apri 2020 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Would you explain to us, the peasant taxpayers, why we need to increase the HB City payroll $2.6 Million dollars during this time of Health Crises and Downward World Wide Financial spiral. All HB City Employees including Managers and Supervisors still have jobs are either working or working from home or doing NOTHING while earning a very high decent salary paid for by the HB peasant taxpayers. They have paid medical and leave protection while many unemployed peasant taxpayers have NOTHING. They are now beginning to lose their homes, their apartment leases and being evicted by not having paid rent. Meanwhile to justify a $2.6 Million dollar payroll increase HB City employees have a pay check, able to pay their mortgage, their rent and put food on table. Most peasant taxpayers are being forced to lose their Net Worth by using their savings and their paid in money from their 401K and other Pension Plans. Were the Peasant Taxpayers responsible for the $2.5 Million LOSS on the Navigation Real Estate fiasco which was swept under the rug and the Real Estate firm was paid a double commission. Go and collect the $2.5 Million from those involved and use those monies to pay the $2.6 Million you want to pay the City Employees Next let us take a look at the $1.0 Million Overtime Budget item for Safety. When was the last time we had a 50 story fire. Who has audited these OT claims. How do you justify the following payments: How do explain the following pay OT which appear out of line compared to the employees 2018 Regular Pay. Note names have not been disclosed JOB TITLE RG PAY OT PAY$ Fire Captain $120K $134K Police Lt 162K 62K Police Lt 162K 85K Police Officer 97K 179K Fire Captain 120K 75K Fire Battalion Chief 15 0K 5 3 K Fire Captain 120K 91K Fire Captain 120K 107K Fire Captain 120K 92K Fire Captain 120K 95K Paramedic 105K 114K Why Paramedic 105K 124K Why Do know that you are unaware, but this is only a partial listing. I would ask the non-existing City Auditor to conduct a Forensic Audit on this OT. In another words, just sweep it under the rug and continue to ask for further increase in Salaries. I am just a peasant taxpayer since 1972 and the only benefit I have seen is further deterioration of HB Community life style to benefit the Special Vested Interests who always must come first before the HB City Council. This is a time in the History of HB where the correct vote is a " NO" to benefit the Peasant Taxpayers who have to keep on Paying and Paying. Thank you Milt Dardis SEHB resident since 1972 22052 Capistrano Lane Huntington Beach Ca 92646 From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Increasing salaries Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:14:34 PM -----Original Message----- From:Debbie barmen<debbiefarmen@icloud.com> Sent: Sunday,April 5,2020 2:55 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Increasing salaries It would seem greedy and insensitive to increase your salaries at this time of crisis when so many are struggling to make ends meet. Sent from my Wad From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Items#9,10,11 Date: Friday,April 3,2020 8:34:21 PM From:William Hennerty Jr.<billhennerty@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 7:42 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>;Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Vanessa Martinez<rockonbaileybailey@yahoo.com> Subject: Items#9,10,11 Council, Mr. Chi, I am against items#9,10,11. There should be pay paycuts. These are difficult times for everyone. We all need to do our part in helping our community,not taking advantage of it. Thank you, William Hennerty Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Estanislau,Robin To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Esparza,Path Subject: FW:Items 9, 10,it Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 3:52:18 PM From: pacj <pacj_03@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2020 3:47 PM To: Semeta, Lyn<Lyn.Semeta@surfcity-hb.org>; Estanislau, Robin <Robin.Esta nislau @su rfcity- hb.org> Subject: Items 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, I urge you to postpone discussions of employee salary/benefit increases until such time that the city can fully assess the financial toll of this pandemic. Thank you for your leadership during these trying times. Sincerely Pat Quintana From: Fikes.Cathy To: Aaenda Alerts Cc: Jun,Catherine Subject: FW:More Background to Oppose Agenda Items 9, 10,11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:06:30 PM From: Cari Swan<cswanie@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, April 5, 2020 5:18 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: More Background to Oppose Agenda Items 9, 10, 11 Good Evening Mayor Semeta, Council Members and Mr. Chi, I am sending an additional email as I have come upon further research to underscore the financial challenges looming on the horizon given the COVID19 shut down of our economy. While I would like to think this information is fairly obvious given the extreme hardship we are now seeing across the nation, apparently this is not obvious to all our council members. I just read a Facebook post quoting one council member (not sure which one as the post did not name) as stating: "Fortunately, at the city we were running a surplus this year and we are still on track to finish in the black. Last year we were anticipating a recession and departments were tasked with cutting expenses across the board. No one could have anticipated this virus but we were conservative with our budgeting last year and that forward thinking has paid off. The city is in good financial shape." Our city employees have been working extremely long hours, changed their schedules to meet the current crisis needs and in some cases taken on completely new duties. Our emergency operations committee has developed a plan that has been acclaimed and copied by other cities. We are truly all in this together and I couldn't be more proud of our city or its employees. Is now really the time to break a deal that the council promised months ago?" I'm going to start by answering the question posed in this statement: YES, THIS REALLY IS THE TIME BREAK A DEAL!!! Yes, a month ago we did have a surplus and life was good...for everyone...and then the unthinkable happened! The economy was shut down in the blink of an eye. Never has this happened in our nation's history. How is it possible to know if we will "end in the black"with absolutely NO END IN SIGHT? Does this council member have a crystal ball? If so, please let me know if my 401 K will ever recover, wish to share a few more articles I have come across so that you can catch a glimpse into how hard hitting this is for other cities. Keep in mind, we still have absolutely NO IDEA what the full impact of this shut down will be for HB. ! would suggest to you that in the very best case scenario, perhaps because we were "in the black"just a few weeks ago, maybe we will be lucky and won't have to lay-off city staff, but I believe that is the best we can hope for. Yes, a month ago things were a lot different. To think that we can proceed this year as though nothing has happened is naive at best, but frankly, quite insane! Please read the following: San Diego-area Cities Consider Service Cuts, Layoffs.... https•//www sandiegouniontribune com/news/politics/story/2020-04-05/sharp-drops-in-tax-revenue-during:. pandemic-forcing-local-cities-to-consider-service-cuts-layoffs CaIPERS Loses $69 Billion https•//www californiacitynews.org/2020/03/calpers-loses-69-billion-market-crash.htmI The Impact of COVID19 on Budgets: https://www city-journal.org/covid-19-impact-on-state-budgets I beg all of your, please do the right thing. Respectfully, Cari Swan From: Pikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: No on Agenda Items 9, 10,and 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:05:13 PM From:t456mac@aol.com<t456mac@aol.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2020 5:19 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: No on Agenda Items 9, 10, and 11 Dear HB City Council, Please vote No on Agenda Items 9, 10, and 11 tomorrow. This is the wrong time for these items during the pandemic.Thanks for your consideration. Mark Cohen Resident of Huntington Beach T456mac@aol.com From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: NO RAISES Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:26:22 PM From:Taylor Haug<taylorhaug@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, April 4, 2020 2:05 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: NO RAISES In times of uncertainty,with records being broken weekly for new unemployment filings, it would be a slap in the face to pass a raise to employees when tens of thousands of the people you represent are getting laid off or furloughed. I urge you to halt all raises. Thank you, Taylor Haug From: Fikes,Cathv To: Adenda Alerts Subject: FW: no ralses Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:22:39 PM -----Original Message----- From:Thomas Tetreault<tommyt@tommytbodypiercing.com> Sent: Saturday,April 4,2020 10:14 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:no raises no raises period! From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: NO RAISES Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:01:06 PM From:Taylor Haug<taylorhaug@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2020 7:06 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Fwd: NO RAISES AGENDA COMMENT Taylor Haug ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Taylor Haug<ta loy rhaugPgmail.com> Date: Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 2:05 PM Subject: NO RAISES To: <city.council(&,surfcity-hb.org> In times of uncertainty,with records being broken weekly for new unemployment filings, it would be a slap in the face to pass a raise to employees when tens of thousands of the people you represent are getting laid off or furloughed. I urge you to halt all raises. Thank you, Taylor Haug From: Fikes.Cathv To: Aoenda Alerts Subject: FW: Oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 Date: Sunday,April S,2020 8:29:38 PM -----Original Message----- From:Peta-Gaye<pgl30@hotmai1.com> Sent:Saturday,April 4,2020 11:33 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>;Chi,Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org>;Semeta,Lyn <Lyn.Semeta@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 Dear Mayor Semeta,Council Members and Mr.Chi, I am writing to oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11. We are in such dire economic times,with so many folks either now out of work,or with severely cut back hours. Incomes for the large portion of the population are severely decreased.The country's economy is being devastated more and more as this pandemic continues. I was flabbergasted when I saw the agenda for the upcoming council meeting.In this time of crisis,I couldn't believe that there would be an item seeking RAISES or contract provisions. It feels like such a slap in the face to the citizens of Huntington Beach! I'm hoping this was a case of muddled thinking and that it wasn't a case of sneaking it in when you thought no one would notice,which would be even worse! City employees still have their jobs and guaranteed wages and pension, many citizens don't. My personal business is at a standstill and my family's is severely reduced. Given financial uncertainty,shouldn't all contract negotiations be put on hold until we see how things pan out? Huntington Beach citizens are 100%dependent on you,the council and management,for fiscal responsibility.Under the best of circumstances there should be a debate on this subject.—but right now IS NOT THE TIME!At this point I BEG:PLEASE DO NOT MOVE FORWARD with these MOUs. Regards, Peta-Gaye Hoskinson Concerned HB Citizen Sent from my iPad From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Oppose Agenda Items 9,10,&vl I Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:25:39 PM From: Greg Dillon<gndillon@verizon.net> Sent: Saturday, April 4, 2020 2:40 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Oppose Agenda Items 9, 10,&v11 SUBJECT: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad,and we know,without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shutdown. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Greg Dillon 22102Jonesport Ln Huntington Beach, CA 92646 cindillon@verizon.net From: Fikes.Cathy To: Aoenda Alerts Subject: FW: Oppose agenda items 9, 10, 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:06:50 PM From: William Saksa <wrsaksa1@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 5, 2020 5:04 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Oppose agenda items 9, 10, 11 I would like to see financial responsibility out of our City Council. In this critical time it is inappropriate to even think about contract negotiations. I have live in Huntington Beach for 44 years and it is hard to believe this is even on the agenda Please oppose agenda items 9, 10, 11 These people are over paid as is it per industry standards and the unions are running the city council. Bill Saksa 18082 Freshwater Circle Huntington Beach,CA 92648 From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:OPPOSE AGENDA)rEMS 9, 10, 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:29:04 PM From:Sid spinak<sidspin@socal.rr.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2020 12:18 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 should be opposed and any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this time of crisis need to be halted. Things are tough enough with all of us facing potentially unprecedented hardships, layoffs, 401 k fosses, declines in home values and possible deflation. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Sid Spinak 111 21 st street ��� Virus-free, www.avg_com From: Fikes.Cathv To: Aaenda Alerts Subject: FW:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10,11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:32:10 PM Importance: High From: lamarjervik<Isjervik@verizon.net> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2020 10:13 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Importance: High Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 14 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this.unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. At this time, our city council should be focused preserving our resources and helping those in our community who cannot work due to the COVID -19 virus and may not receive funds for quite a while to cover necessary household expenses. This is not the time for a pay increase for our city employees who will continue to be paid throughout this crisis. I am appalled that this is even being considered. I will be watching the outcome of this decision very closely. Sincerely, Susan Jervik Susan Jervik 15391 Cambay Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92629 From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:OPPOSE AGENDA rrEMS.9, 10, 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:27:29 PM From: Blake Rose<blaketyblake@hotmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2020 1:10 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVIDI9 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Blake Rose 312 loth Street, Apt. J HB, CA 92648 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Flkes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9,10,11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:32:59 PM From:Cari Swan<cswanie@aol.com> Sent:Saturday,April 4,2020 8:55 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>;Chi,Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council Members and Mr. Chi, I am writing to oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11. Honestly, I am struggling with a way to start this email. You have seen me many at council meetings many times over the past several months. I've written many emails. But this is very, very different. We are in scary and difficult times. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say we are possibly facing the worst recession any of us have every lived through (and I've survived two BIG recessions). In my immediate circle of family,friends and neighbors I can point to people who have lost jobs, businesses hurting to the point they may never recover....) fear everyday that this COVID19 situation continues we are looking at exponentially larger and larger devastation. I was in utter disbelief when I saw the agenda for the upcoming council meeting. I thought surely there must be some mistake. Who on EARTH would be seeking raises or ANY contract provisions during this crisis? Meanwhile, news reports are trickling in reporting on cities that are looking at layoffs and other cutbacks as they prepare for the impending reality we will be dealing with in the weeks ahead. You may have seen the recent articles about Santa Barbara and Pasadena, and I'm sure we will see many more very soon: https://www.pasadenanow.com/main/city-manager-details-how-much-pasadenas-economy-is- h in /? utm—source=04%2F01%2F2020+Newsletter&utm—campaign=040120enews&utmmedium=email https://www.edhat.com/news/city-of-santa-barbara-to-layoff-400-employees Even more alarming, a few days ago I heard an interview with a CEO of a leading national hotel who said he's cut 95% of his 7,000 employees and that this crisis will take MUCH LONGER to recover than either 9/11 or the financial crisis that took 5 & 8 years respectively....I can't even begin to imagine the impact this will have on our TOT. At this point, I still have a job (thank God!), but my 401 K that finally got"whole" after 12 years has tanked again. Last week l listened to a few council members making impassioned arguments for the city to offer added support/enforcement to protect renters from eviction. Why?? Out of concern for the vast number of HB residents who will be in danger of losing their housing due to lost jobs and income. Contrast the situation facing our residents with the fact that EVERY SINGLE CITY EMPLOYEE still has a job, guaranteed pay and stable pension. No city employee is at risk of losing their house, ability to put food on the table or losing their entire financial net worth. Wouldn't it be wise to put all contract actions "on ice" for at least a year until we assess the revenue losses? These are unchartered waters and we simply cannot proceed "business as usual". I understand that these MOU's have been in the works and represent likely weeks/months of negotiations. But just like the robust economy we were all enjoying....all bets were off the day this crisis shut down all business in our city and state. I would suggest to you that the best outcome we can even expect would be to hold on to current employees and avoid layoffs, but we must be open to this possibility as well. The bottom-line is that NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR RAISES OR CONTRACT COMMITMENTS. The citizens are 100% dependent on you, the council and management, for fiscal responsibility. Under the best of circumstances I could appreciate a robust debate on this subject....but right now IS NOT THE TIME! At this point I BEG: PLEASE DO NOT MOVE FORWARD with these MOUs. Respectfully, Cad Swan From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10,11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:32:37 PM From:Gary Liggett<ga ry192@verizon.net> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2020 9:29 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Gary Liggett 20432 Brenststone Lane H.B., CA 92646 From: Fikes.Cathy To: AA enda Alerts Subject: FW:OPPOSE AGENDA rTEMS 9, 10, 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:26:45 PM From:Jerry Barry<jbatgma@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2020 1:57 PM To: CITY COUNCIL.<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>;Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 City Council As a former businessman, at this time my investors would be asking me, what are you going to do to reduce expenses to prepare for significant revenue losses? As a city Council and business manager what preparations and spending reductions is Huntington Beach going to make to offset the losses caused by this pandemic? Rumors have it that you are considering voting yourself and other city employees a pay raise and increasing contract cost for our service providers. Now is the time to think about how to reduce costs, especially when your constituents are seeing significant get cuts in their budgets and retirement accounts. Your heroic actions in this area will make great reelection discussion topics. Please show us you care about Huntington Beach by reducing our operating costs for the future. The ship is sinking please stop making more holes in the hull. Please oppose agenda items 9, 10 and 11. Jerry Barry 55+resident From: Fikes.Cathv To: Aaenda Alerts Subject: FW:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9,10,AND 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:27:04 PM From: Paula Hessley<paulamichael@earthlink.net> Sent:Saturday, April 4,2020 1:46 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10,AND 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. We will be watching the upcoming meeting this Monday to see how this is handled. Sincerely, Paula and Michael Hessley 18102 Freshwater Circle 92648 paulamichael(cDearthlink.net From: Fakes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: pay raises Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:28:18 PM -----Original Message----- From: Rita Barry<rrbarryI5@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday,April 4,2020 12:44 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:pay raises I can't believe that you are planning to vote for pay raises during this pandemic!! Many of your constituents are losing jobs and Iosing their retirement savings which is what has happened to us!!! Have some decency and put this vote off until you know how deep in debt that Huntington Beach is when it's over!! Rita Barry 55 yr resident Sent from my Whone From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Pay Raises Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:08:36 PM -----Original Message----- From: Susan Matthewson<sgmatthewson@socai.rr.com> Sent:Sunday,April 5,2020 3:58 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Pay Raises The insensitivity of proposing pay raises at this particular time of massive job loss by many in this community is staggering. One must be an utter blockhead or simply IQ deficient to even consider such an item right now.No one will forget this action by the City Council and hopefully those who even deign to participate in such a discussion at this time should be removed from office as soon as possible. Sent from my Whone From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Pay Raises Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:28:33 PM -----Original Message----- From: Linda Chrisman<lindachrisman@msn.com> Sent: Saturday,April 4,2020 I2:37 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Pay Raises Dear Mayor Semeta and City Council members,Now is not the time for granting pay raises.It is obvious that city income will be down due to the Corona virus pandemic.Please realize that many citizens of Huntington Beach have lost their jabs or suffered losses in 401 K values.We should hold steady with current pay levels until this crisis is resolved. Sincerely, Linda and Gary Chrisman Residents since 1977 Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Please oppose Agenda Items 9,10 and 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:24:52 PM From: Sharon M. <marmiejoe@msn.com> Sent: Saturday,April 4, 2020 3:51 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi,Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question,that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Les and Sharon Messick 9352 Molokai Dr. Huntington Beach, CA 92646 From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Raise for unions while HI3 citizens"life is on hold for the worse medical emergency in the last 90 years? Date: Friday,April 3,2020 8:33:47 PM Importance: High From: Michael Gioan<michael@digithings.com> Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 6:21 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi,Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Raise for unions while HB citizens' life is on hold for the worse medical emergency in the last 90 years? Importance: High Dear Ms. Mayor,City Council Members and City Manager, I believe in continuity of government and all,but at this time, 100% of your focus should be on the health, safety, and welfare of HB residents. I'm looking at Items S, 9 & 10 of the Agenda for Monday's City Council meeting. At a time where HB revenue is sure to decrease in the next year, do you really think it's appropriate (or even merely moral), to be doling out raises beyond COLAs? Look at the facts: • Businesses have shut down all over town,many will never open again. •The Stock Market has lost 25% of its value. How are HB holdings "holding"?Did anyone care to check? • The City of HB WILL not have the revenue that it has budgeted this year, this is just a plain fact, the City will likely see a 20-25%revenue shortfall. • How are you going to pay for the employees pension funds, as they currently stand? • Concessions on City-owned property were just given rental adjustments effects of COVID- 19, which implies lesser revenue. • Companies(like mine) have had to drastically modify the way they do business in order to make sure we can still deliver our services to our clients. • Your 2019-2020 fiscal budget has now fallen from and estimate to a pure speculation. The HB boat is taking in water from many places, instead of secretively meeting with unions to whisk out a quick pay-off, the City should be focusing on freezing any and all additional expenses. If(as they should) our contracts include "force majeure" clause(s), now is the time to invoke them. The City's financial obligations must be met with hard cash,they cannot be satisfied via accounting tricks. Will have you the money to meet these obligations in the coming year or even years?Until you have fully reviewed the financial implications of the current shutdown, all "forward-looking" activity must be tabled. Our citizens are at home, wondering when and whence their next paycheck will come and you have the galls to simply conduct business as usual and cater to already privileged categories of personnel? There only one word I can think of to describe what I feel: "disgust"! Sincerely, Michael M. Gioan -Proud HB Resident since 1999 From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Cc: Jun.Catherine Subject: FW:Raises for city council-are you kidding?? Date: Friday,April 3,2020 5:39:47 PM From:Adriana Aguilera <dradrianaaguilera@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 5:35 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Raises for city council-are you kidding?? It would be an embarrassment to everyones character to even have this come up at any meeting. Next item on the agenda should be removing everyone of you who is considering the first item. Sincerely, Concerned resident Adriana Aguilera Adriana Aguilera,DO, FAAFP MedPost Urgent Care Huntington Beach and Los Alamitos From: 'lees•Cathx To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Raises Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:26:09 PM From: Kori Haug<korilhaug@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2020 2:07 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.cou nci I @s u rfcity-h b.org> Subject: Raises Please consider the people when you vote for raises on Monday. I, along with many others have been laid off this past week. It wouldn't be right to the people of HB for city staff to get raises,while so many are now jobless. Thank you, Kori From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Raises Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:31:16 PM -----Original Message----- From:BARBARA SHEPARD<NRDKMOM@AOL.COM> Sent: Saturday,April 4,2020 10:51 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Raises Please do not even entertain the idea of raises for anyone at this time. it is unconscionable that this would even be part of your dialogue during this life and death time we are in.None of us have ever experienced anything even close to what we are going through world wide.This insidious virus has taken over our lives.This is absolutely not the time to consider raises for anyone who is fortunate enough to still be employeed. Sincerely, Barbara Shepard From: Flkes,Cathy To: Aoenda Alerts Subject: FW: re Council Meeting scheduled for April 6,2020 Agenda Items 9,10,&11-Not Now Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:23:31 PM From: Marty Golden<goelverl@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday,April 4, 2020 7:42 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: re Council Meeting scheduled for April 6,2020 Agenda Items 9,10, & 11- Not Now Dear Mayor Semeta and Mr. Chi: I believe this is the wrong time to address the subject issues. Presently our citizens are focused on the Wuhan Virus and have little time to weigh in on these important issues. These items could cost the City millions at a time when losses for the City may more than double the potential new expenses. Let's not forget that City pay increases also have long term impacts on pensions. Please do not make any decisions that will increase City debt that are not absolutely necessary. This is probably a time to look at ways to cut the budget. Sincerely, Martin F. Golden 5201 Mcfadden Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 From: Fike,fattW To: Agenda Alerts Suhjed: FW:Re dng ralm D.W. 9-",PpM 5,2020 8:07:26 PM , From:Craig Frampton aframpton143@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday,April 5,20204:51 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<citycouncil@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Regarding raises Thank you for your Traffic Enforcement submittal. The City has reduced resources to in order to provide essential services during the current pandemic. We will be documenting these complaints as they come in to track them but we will n;ot be responding to the calls for service. We apologize for this inconvenience but Want to ensure a safe and healthy community and. workforce. If you have further questions, call 71 4 960-881 1 . Considering this is now a standard response from our Pd.It's time to shelf all raises and consider furloughing half of the Pd.Since they are not doing much of anything in our town.Yet receiving generous wages and pension money.Our council needs to step up and be fiscally responsible to the tax payers.Not bow down to the unions Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Salary increases Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:14:18 PM -----Original Message----- From:Debbie Farmen<debbiefarmen@icloud.com> Sent: Sunday,April 5,2020 2:56 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Salary increases Please not now Sent from my Wad From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Shut Down Raises Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:02:03 PM From: Ginny Latka<ginlee928@hotmail.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2020 5:50 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Shut Down Raises I have owned and lived in the same house in Huntington Beach since 1965. We are in the middle of a tragic and historic pandemic and this is not the time to give yourselves a raise. I am putting it very simply because I see that you are simple minded. Get over yourselves and have some compassion for your fellow citizens and humanity. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Stop the pay raises Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:19:36 PM From:Tom Wilkinson<tomw1lkinson5@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2020 9:28 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Stop the pay raises Cities are going to be in a tax revenue loss like in 2010-2016. Start cutting back now before you see the reality. Thanks Tom Wilkinson 6862 Gas Light Dr From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: SUBJECT:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9,10,AND 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:15:06 PM From: Lois Lacy<loislacy4@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2020 1:38 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>;Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:SUBJECT: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10,AND 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9,10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad,and we know, without question,that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is NOT the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID 19 shutdown to our city. I firmly believe that any other action on behalf of the mayor, council members and Mr. Chi would be a dereliction of duty to the citizens of Huntington Beach,and the welfare of our city. Sincerely, Lois Lacy 4041 Morning Star Dr Huntington Beach,Ca 92649 From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Timing Is WRONG-Make an effort to gain our respect. Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:39:46 PM From: Michelle Schomburg<michelle@bouskyarts.net> Sent:Sunday,April 5, 2020 8:11 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Timing is WRONG- Make an effort to gain our respect. Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, I do not have enough time to write in detail. In these challenging time caring for a family member with dementia is overwhelming. I have to take the time to say, it would be insulting and off the charts infuriating for you all to vote for raises when most of us are being hit with diminished incomes and increased costs. Faith in leadership is important. Give citizen's hope that our government really is for the people, not their self interests. Make the right decision. Vote no raises. We could all use some respect for our city leadership. Sincerely, Michelle & Terry Schomburg 8711 Page Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92646 714.724.8907 From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Unforgiving action Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:40:19 PM From: Dino Ferraro<dinoferraro7@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday,April S, 2020 8:13 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Fwd: Unforgiving action To whom it may concern These are sad time, for many people,many families, many businesses and everyone in our nation and the world. Giving raise is great thing to do but during this times when many families are in need, maybe no food on their table, maybe not enough money to pay their rent or mortgage. Wouldn't you think to help some families in our cities is a great idea and I bet you will hit every news channel and our city will shine out there. Wouldn't you think helping some of businesses to reopen, businesses that have paid taxes for years in our city will bring revenue back to our city like an investment for our city. Or you only think what is good for you and city staff? It is heartbreaking to hear that people that run our city would even think about discussing this and make such a decision during this tough times. I hope you all do what's best for our city not what's best for you. Dino Ferraro Capones Italian Cucina The Black Trumpet Bistro & Tapas Sincerely, Dino Ferraro Owner/Executive Chef I i F I I Capone's Italian Cucina 19688 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach,CA 92648 zuww,CaDonesCucina.com The Black Trumpet Bistro Tapas&Mine Bar 7041 Yorktown Ave. Huntington Beach,CA 92648 tvwzu.TheBlackTrum12e tBistro.com From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Vote no on agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:00:28 PM From:T P <outlook_9A9095E9821D1A84@outlook.com> Sent:Sunday,April 5, 2020 7:59 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.cou nci I @su rfcity-h b.org> Subject:Vote no on agenda items 9, 10 and 11 Seriously? The city is considering raising salaries NOW for city employees because it was promised months ago? Could the timing possibly be worse? Could the optics possibly be worse? I don't think so. The following is from an article regarding job losses across the country. "California came out highest with more than 878,000 workers filing for benefits, up 692,000 from the prior week's print of 186,000 claims.That's more than a 350%increase." Here is the link to that article: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/02/this-map-shows-states-a re-seeing-the-most-job-losses-due-to- the-virus.html? source=sharebar%7Cfacebook&par=sharebar&fbclid=lwAR3eNijW1- bRmff2elFsM-56106KS7lOkF1uVuEW-jct8gu60hdvT44M8w An increase of 692,000 Californians filing for unemployment in one week is startling. Although, we don't know how many are Huntington Beach residents, I'm sure it's significant. And the unions want an increase now?We keep hearing about how we're all supposed to be in this together. Apparently,that doesn't apply to those belonging to Huntington Beach city employee unions. Such a move at this time is unconscionable. Sincerely, Teri Pool Huntington Beach resident since 1987. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:When Is enough enough?(Agenda Items 9,10 and 11) Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:34:22 PM From: Eileen Harris<eharris@windes.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:48 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.counciI@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:When is enough enough? (Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11) Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council Members: How truly insulting it is to our community, residents, and taxpayers to even be considering raises at this unprecedented time. Every day I read about people losing their jobs and not knowing how they will pay their mortgage or rent, let alone buy food or even toilet paper. Not to mention, how devastating it is to ALL the businesses that have shut down and the students who have had their schools closed. Enough is enough. I am so tired of seeing money wasted by the city council for failure to do your fiduciary duty. Our city is already in a position of potential bankruptcy with past poor decisions and ridiculous pension liability. The greed of the unions is absolutely disgusting and it is on the back of taxpayers! If anything, like so many businesses, salaries should be cut. Enough is enough! Do the right thing and think of the PEOPLE you represent. 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From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Your agenda Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 8:20:17 PM Importance: High From:Gary Tarkington <garytarkington@msn.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2020 6:39 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Your agenda Importance: High Hello, Although I didn't write this letter it expresses exactly my feelings, and perhaps the lack of yours. How could you even propose anything like this... Mayor Semeta and City Council members: I am writing to urge you to vote against Agenda Items 9,10 and 11. Writing this email has proved to be a challenge for me. In fact, writing emails to this city council has been difficult. What I thought were easy, common-sense decisions apparently aren't to some of you. Let's recap the tough decisions you have had to make: 1. Approving a zoning ordinance which would streamline the development of medium density housing NEXT TO A DECADES OLD TOXIC WASTE SITE, 2. Spending $66,000 for a feasibility study to determine the possibility of our city entering into the energy business, when, if you are really honest with yourselves you knew that the feasibility study would say--"Spend $8 to $10 million dollars to save a possible 2%. By the way, I'll bet you'd like that money back now. 3. And now--The Granddaddy Of All Tough Decisions. You are asked to approve salary increases in the amount of 3.5%to 4%to the majority of city employees during what may eventually turn out to be the greatest health emergency and the second greatest economic disaster in American history. But, March Forward! After all, it has been negotiated. We can't turn back now. Never mind that the city is hemorrhaging income. Each of you should call the car dealers on Beach Blvd, and ask them how sales are doing. Call the hotels. How's their business?Ask restaurants. How's that take-out business without alcohol sales? It doesn't take a clairvoyant to see the decrease in sales or TOT revenues that will be coming. Oh, but this is just a temporary blip. Things will be back to normal in no time! Really? Is this what you're hearing?This could easily carry into the summer. You know--like July 4th. It's a good thing our city doesn't have any traditional celebrations on that day. Otherwise, that would be another lost opportunity for increased sales tax revenue. I am utterly amazed at the tone-deaf way our staff and some of you approach things. I just did a Google search of"how bad could things get"which produced page after page of links to articles with some eye-opening predictions as to "how bad could things get". Let's just say the predictions are not encouraging. But, March Forwardl Unemployment is skyrocketing. How can those laid off look for work when they are told not to leave their houses except for essentials?And to apply where? Thousands of businesses are closed. Later, we'll find some will have been closed permanently. But, March Forwardl The stock market has lost trillions in valuation (roughly 25%). And there is no end in sight. Will the markets recover? Probably. But until they do many seniors like me will have to tighten our belts and live on less income. Less--not 3.5 to 4 percent more! LESS! Do you understand the concept of less? No, I don't think you do. But, March Forward! We still haven't seen the effect of this crisis on housing valuations. It could be that those are the next to be affected.After all, who's going to be buying houses with 8-10% unemployment? So, a traditional approach for seniors to sell their houses and downsize their expenses won't be available. Unless they want to sell at a loss. But, March Forward! I have heard from one of you that you sometimes think my tone comes across as"too personal". Well, this IS personal and has affected me deeply and personally in ways that I would prefer not to share in this letter. It's personal to every resident in our city. We have families to house. We have families to feed. We're not stupid. We know that, if you increase spending to an unsustainable amount, that the next step will be an increase in sales taxes--which will hurt us even more. Someone in this city needs to have a backbone! Our City Manager needs to MARCH FORWARD to a closed session meeting where he will tell the union negotiators that, what was previously negotiated needs to be set aside until the city fully recovers from the current financial crisis and is able to ascertain the financial effects on the city. Further, he should tell the union negotiators that he will do his best to keep all the current employees on board during this financial crisis, but that they should expect some possible layoffs. It's the tough thing to do, but it's the right thing to do. Americans are being asked to do the right things during this crisis.Above all the financial implications, we are being asked to set aside our liberties for the good of those around us, And, we are doing so. So, I'll end by paraphrasing President John F. Kennedy and encourage you not to do what is easy, but what is hard. For the thing that is hard, is also right. To all of you and your families, stay safe and well during these challenging times. All my best, Ann Tarkington Huntington Beach From: Keith Rhine To: Agenda Comment:CITY COUNCIL Cc: irhine324(&gmaii.com; Fikes,Cathv;CITY COUNCIL Subject: Huntington Beach council Agenda Items 9,10,&11 Date: Sunday,April 5,2020 10:34:31 PM AGENDA COMMENT Please accept this email as strong opposition to the up coming Huntington Beach Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11. There should never be a time when the citizens are not able to be fully involved in key decisions for our city. As well, this is no time for extending our city's fiscal responsibilities. Thank you Keith& Jean Rhine From: Spencer Hagaman To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Estanislau,Robin;Agenda Comment; Fikes,Cathv;CM COUNCIL Subject: Public Comment Date: Monday,April 6,2020 5:36:36 AM AGENDA COMMENT To The Huntington Beach City Council: "Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures."These words have continued to ring in our ears through recent weeks. We have been bombarded with this phrase since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis so frequently that it might as well be chiseled into stone. Yet, it is during these difficult times that we forget how far ordinary leadership can go. That is why I encourage Mayor Lyn Semeta and the Huntington Beach City Council to lead by example tonight and transition away from a physical meeting to a digital format such as Zoom. While the City Council has made it an option for Councilmembers to digitally attend meetings, it is vital that we make it a compulsory requirement to protect the community and minimize the risk of COVID-19. This action should not just be undertaken to protect the skeleton crew of City Staff and Councilmembers in attendance but to set a positive example for the community to follow. Even with social distancing,physical meetings present a threat to the health of not only those in attendance but also their families and anyone with which they come into contact. It is irresponsible for anyone, especially community leaders, to be congregating at this time, especially when digital alternatives to physical meetings are available. More importantly,we must consider what example is being set for the community by hosting physical meetings. This is not just an issue of putting City Council and City Staff at risk but creating a bad behavioral example for the rest of the community. Huntington Beach has already experienced problems with residents not following social distancing protocol and the state's Stay-At-Home order. Physical City Council meetings only perpetuate this behavior. In times of crisis,people model their behavior on that of their elected officials. If residents see the City Council taking the current situation seriously and utilizing digital alternatives to normal activities,they,too,may revise their behavior to protect the health of our community. We live in the 21 st century and have the technological capabilities to prepare a fully digital meeting. Yes,moving to a digital format could potentially be a minefield littered with explosive problems. I am aware of the "Zoom bombing"that occurred during the Laguna Beach City Council meeting on Tuesday where a meeting participant posted pornography in the chat and displayed a live sex act. Public online meetings in Michigan, Maine,and all across the country have been disrupted by online incidents. These are not unconquerable problems,however. With critical thinking and collaboration,we can innovatively overcome these issues and have safe and productive City Council meetings while maintaining public transparency. Staff can insert a 7-second broadcast delay to allow for censoring expletive language and actions. Public comments could be submitted to and read aloud by the City Clerk. As to avoid the potential of"Zoom Bombing," City Councilmembers and Staff can be on a closed Zoom call that is broadcast online and via HBTV3 in a similar fashion that presentations are broadcast during Council meetings. These are just a few of the creative ideas that members of the community and I have brainstormed that require little to no cost to implement in order to protect the community's health. I am not arguing that a digital meeting is the perfect solution. There will likely be errors and hiccups in the process. Technology is neither perfect nor foolproof. What I am proposing is that technological glitches are preferable to increased community exposure to COVID-19. Allowing physical City Council meetings to continue to occur is not only irresponsible but reckless. It sets a poor example and puts countless lives at risk. I was recently inspired to look into Benjamin Franklin quotes and wanted to share one of my favorites in this time: "It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation,and only one bad one to lose it." The community's lives are in your hands. We will remember you by your actions. -Spencer Hagaman BF, Yale College '21 President, BF College Council B.A. Political Science snencer.hagamanp,yale.edu 1 (714) 293 3572 From: Fikes.Cathv To: Agenda Alerts Subject: Salary Increases Date: Friday,April 3,2020 5:32:10 PM -----Original Message----- From:MARLENE Shiner<mshiner5@msn.com> Sent:Friday,April 3,2020 5:27 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Salary Increases?! Dear City Council Members: During this Covid19 pandemic and over six million people filing for unemployment benefits throughout our country,I am asking that you all please DO NOT VOTE FOR INCREASING CITY EMPLOYEES' SALARIES! We are going into a financial drop and I implore you all to vote NO and send Mr.Chi back to the union to table this now. It's common sense to be fiscally responsible for the good of our city. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Marlene Shiner 23 year Huntington Beach Resident Sent from my iPhone From: M IHS To: Switzer,Donna;Esssparza,Patty; Estanislau,Robin Subject: MyHB-#276300 Agenda&Public Hearing Comments{] Date: Saturday,April 4,2020 2:22:03 PM MyHB New Report Submitted -#276300 Status Work Order New #276300 Issue Type Agenda&Public Hearing Comments Subtype City Council Meeting Notes I am writing to oppose a pay raise to the employees at this moment.We are going through a crisis with this virus and it just doesn't seem right to even discuss a pay raise.Thank you for all you do for the city but not a good time for raises. View the Resort •----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reporter Name Email Christina Silva-Salgado krica256@aol.com Phone Report Submitted 71 A-307-7101 APR 04,2020-2:21 PM .----------------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not change subject line when responding. From: ftes.Cathv To: A_aenda Alerts Subject: FW:NO to Agenda Items 8,9 and 10111 Date: Thursday,April 2,2020 5:14:03 PM From: berreprincess@aol.com <berreprincess@aol.com> Sent:Thursday,April 2,2020 5:27 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; olive,chi@surfcity-hb.org Subject: NO to Agenda Items 8,9 and 10111 Mayor, City Council and city manager Oliver Chi, This is NOT the time for agenda items 8, 9 and 10 to be brought up.There is NOT one single reason anyone should be given raises during a time when not only our city,county and state are in an emergency from pandemic but our whole country is. Everything done right now should be focused on helping and getting our city through the pandemic and NOT about those that rather be selfish and greedy while there are many in our own city that are not at work right now and facing hardships from the pandemic. Its bad enough $60,000 was spent not so long ago and over$2 million wasted on a property you all had to resell because someone didn't do the proper work before papers were signed on that failed attempted at a"shelter".Now this comes up and its ANOTHER show of how little those running are city think of or care for the citizens of Huntington Beach and what is really important at this time. Raises and contract negotiations are NOT what needs to be going on right nowilI Those that do vote yes on these items and continue any contract negotiations will be remembered for doing so during a crisis and not putting it on hold for a year or so to see where we are at. So please vote NO on Agenda Items 8, 9 and 10, Thank you. Anna Plewa SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeft Data:_ T ` � �� D�e) Agenda ftem No.: From: Fikes,Cathv To: Agenda Alerts subject: FW:Please hold off on pay Increases Date: Friday,April 3,2020 3:32:58 PM -----Original Message----- From:Christine Machado<huntingtonmachado@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday,April 2,2020 6:02 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Please hold off on pay increases This is very bad timing and not sensitive to the times at hand with many people out of work and deviation to our local businesses. Christine Machado huntingtonmachado@gmail.com 714-351-1450 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date:_ Agenda Item No,• From: Fikes To: Aaenda Alerts Subject: FW:Regarding pay Increases. Date: Friday,April 3,2020 3:34:20 PM From:Craig Frampton <cframptonl43@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday,April 2, 2020 4:23 PM To: CITY COUNCIL.<city.councii@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Regarding pay increases. Well it appears our city manager is trying to hold contract talks and pay increases for city employees. I strongly urge that all pay be frozen for one year. We are in uncertain times and won't know the financial impact this will cause our city. Plus it seems very underhanded to be doing this. At a time that there are no public comments allowed. I feel this is just like the proposal he generated with staff to put himself in charge of arbatrating rental evictions.Please do not let chi getaway with underhanded stuff right now.Thank you. Craig Frampton Sent from Yahoo email on Android SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mew pate: 'Y 4 Agenda Item No.;. ,,9 /d� 11220-'R I,5 From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: Agenda Items 8,9&10 Date: Friday,Aprll 3,2020 2:40:28 PM -----Original Message----- From:Crystal Kerins<crystalofhb a gmail,com> Sent:Friday,April 3,2020 6:24 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council®surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda items 8,9& 10 Dear Council, Our city is going to have a very tough time recovering from the pandemic like almost every business in California. So much of our revenue is from tourists staying in our hotels,eating in our restaurants and shopping in our stores. Sadly,hotel occupancy is DOWN 98%1 You are not in the business of being nice,you are in the business of protecting our city.Please show the residents of this city you are doing a good job by voting against agenda items 8,9& 101 NO RAISES NOWM Stop the bleeding! And if you get the opportunity,get rid of the irresponsible city manager who proposed raises in this uncertain time! Sincerely, Crystal Kerins Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mwng Data: q Agenda Item Na.� From: FI es.Cathy To: Agenda Alert Cc: Jun,Catherine Subject: FW:Pay Increase for city staff Date: Friday,April 3,2020 3:15:49 PM ----Original Message--•-- From:Erik<ewmohler@earthlink.net> Sent:Thursday,April 2,2d20 5:19 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:jana.mohler@gmail.com Subject:Pay increase for city staff Please reconsider the optics of this.It's not what our tax dollars should be used for currently.I propose a two yr. freeze on pay increases and unessential contracts. You represent us,very bad idea. Erik Mohler Tax paying home owner Sent from my Whone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meef)ng Date: Agenda Item No to S SUPPLEMENTAL From: ices.Catnv COMMUNICATION To: Agenda Alerts Cc: Jun.Catherine Subject: FW:Agenda Items 8,9&10 Meeting Date: Date: Friday,April 3,2020 3;04:19 PM Agenda item No. From:Gino J. Bruno<gbruno@socal.rr.com> Sent:Thursday,April 2, 2020 9:21 pM To:Semeta, Lyn<Lyn.Semeta@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi,Oliver<oliver.ch1@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items 8, 9 & 10 Dear Lyn: In looking at the Agenda for Monday's City Council meeting (Items 8, 9 & 10), is this really the time to be giving raises? Do we understand the optics? Why now? People are hurting, financially and emotionally. Consider the current environment: • Unemployment applications were reportedly 878,727 last week in California alone (over 6.6 million nationally). [https://www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdfj Businesses have shut down all over Huntington Beach, and many may never re- open. 0 How are we going to pay the CaIPERS hit of several million dollars this year? • City expenses are up . . . revenues will be down (sales tax(projected $41.2M), TOT (projected $14.3M, etc.)). [Approved Budget, p. 2] A Concessionaires on City-owned property were just given rental abatements because of the shutdowns and unknown short- and long-term effects of COVID-19. Private sector employees are being laid off, or are taking pay cuts rather than lose their jobs (as my son had to do). • The value of the City's asset portfolio has plunged along with the stock market. 4 The previously Council-approved "Adopted Budget Fiscal Year 2019-2020" showing projected Revenues of$372,464,890, can no longer be viable. [Adopted Budget, p. 17] In my view, fiscal responsibility (and your fiduciary obligation to be a good steward of taxpayers' monies) demands that wages-- and negotiations for salary increases —should be frozen until a clearer picture of the fiscal impact of COVID-19 on our City is brought into focus, analyzed and explained. And that likely will take a year or so and in the interim, we can figure out how to pay the expected CalPERS invoices. Is this really the time to be giving raises? Thank you. Gino J. Bruno Huntington Beach " From: Bkes.Ca� TO! Agenda Aleuj� Subject: pw:mu INCREASES Im PAY for City Staff BE RESPECTFUL Date, Friday,April 3,20203.35:53PM From:Steve West<steVe.west@p 'ect > Sent:Thursday, April 22O2O4:07PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfclty-hb.org>; olive.chi@surfcity-hb.org Subject: NO INCREASES |NPAY for City Staff-BERBPBTFUL Cound|members |amthe CEO of privately held software company, | employ 17 people full time, and have for the past 22years. Mv business survived the .COM nne|1dovvn g-12'and the 2O09 financial crisis. During those times we had to loan our staff,freeze pay and really buckle down to make sure we could survive, but VVedid. What the business faces today is the WORSE I've ever seen, far worse than 9-11 and the financial crisis. Literally ALL new business has halted, 100%due to the uncertainty of the future. We are hopeful that we can receive some of the 8 week CARES funds, but that's still up in the air. | personally have to face going into debt for tens of thousands of dollars every single month inorder to keep the staff at the size vvm are today, or lay them off. Unfortunately| ann not independently wealthy and have two teen kids and a family to consider.—These are VERY difficult times. ` | grew Upin H8,went to HBH3 and then the University of Michigan before coming back to the city |n 1990. 1 find it APPUALLING for HB to even be considering any sort of pay expansion in the faces of those ofuo who may be ruined financially by the situation today, Please ha respectful of those mfuu who are facing the most gut wrenching decisions of our lives today, and freeze all pay until the pandernio has passed and xve have recovered economically, Thank you for listening. Steve West � SZ4 °~m St, HBCA SUPPLEMENTAL U0���� ~~^ ^ ^"~°"=� - ----~^— �� Agenda ItemNo From: Fiikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Pay Increases for city of HB employees? Date: Friday,April 3,202010,37:29 AM From: RANDY and TERRY FLIT<rftfhb@msn.com> Sent: Friday,April 3, 202010:21 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; olive.chi@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Pay increases for city of HB employees? Dear HB City Council Members— A question for you ... am I right in my understanding that the City is considering a proposal for pay increases for City employees? If yes, I wonder ... is this the right timing? I am all for our wonderful HB city employees to make a fair living, and pay raises for jobs well-done, etc, are part of the equation. However, given the burning needs we have across our community due to the economic challenges associated with the COVID-19 crisis,the timing does not feel right. I would think that the focus should be on directing funding to our community members who have lost jobs/etc. This won't be"forever" ...just wondering if you should consider delaying this proposal. Thank you, Terry Felt SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Medng Date: 45 -Re'P D Agenda Rem No:�, /ZP �4��S' Switzer, Donna From: Esparza, Patty Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 2:06 PM To: Switzer, Donna Subject: FW:Agenda Items#9, 10 & 11 . . . Financial impact report of COVID-19 Follow Up Flag: Flag for follow up Flag Status: Flagged Will you please print this and include as a Supplemental Communication for each of the files? Thanks! Patty Esparza, C-MC Assistant City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 536-5260 From: Estanislau, Robin<Robin.Estanislau @surfcity-hb.org> Sent:Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:39 PM To: Gino J. Bruno<gbruno@socal.rr.com> Cc: Esparza, Patty<PEsparza@surfcity-hb.org>; Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: FW:Agenda Items#9, 10& 11 . . . Financial impact report of COVID-19 Hello, Gino. Well,we found the hole ... please see the string below ... human error. We are working to resolve the distribution problems associated with agenda-related comments. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason ... my blunder posting an incorrect email address on the 4/6 agenda is helping us now to see where the holes are in our communication reporting process. The timing of it was challenging,to say the least! One thing is for certain ... the Council does receive all the emails sent, both to city.council@surfcity-hb.org, and agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org. We simply wrap up what they've already received in a package for the agenda. So sorry that your second email wasn't read aloud, but rest assured that it did reach the City Council and will be made a part of the record. Robin Estanislau, CMC, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 714-536-5405 i L sa7;,krF' 1' r: v Please consider the HB City Clerk's office for your passport needs! 1 From: Esparza, Patty<PEsparza@surfcity-hb.org> Sent:Tuesday,April 7, 2020 1:28 PM To: Estanislau, Robin <Robin.Estanislau@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: FW:Agenda Items#9, 10& 11 . . . Financial impact report of COVID-19 This one is my fault, I'm so sorry. I should have read more closely—instead I made the assumption it was the same as what he sent and was posted on Friday. Working in haste is a poor excuse... Patty Esparza, CMC Assistant City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714)536-5260 From: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> Sent:Sunday,April 5, 2020 8:08 PM To:Agenda Alerts<AgendaAlerts@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: FW:Agenda Items#9, 10 & 11 . . . Financial impact report of COVID-19 From:Gino J. Bruno<gbruno@socal.rr.com> Sent:Sunday,April 5, 2020 4:46 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items#9, 10& 11 . . . Financial impact report of COVID-19 Councilmembers: Has the City Manager explained to you to your satisfaction, and to the public, specifically what the impact of COVID-19 will have on our budget? In my view, instead of putting pay raises on the Agenda right now, Mr. Chi should have followed the lead of the City of Laguna Beach. There, this Tuesday (April VI), the city manager will present to the City Council a full report on the estimated impact of COVID-19 on city revenue, and his recommendations for budget modifications to meet that impact. They are specific (rather than just saying that Laguna Beach is in good financial shape), and the City Manager projects that between now and June 30th, he expects to see a decrease in revenue of roughly $12M, with General Fund losses of$6M, TOT down $3.5M, sales tax revenues down $1.3M and community development fees down roughly $1.2M. [See, https:Hlaqunabeachcity.qranicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view id=3&event id=824&meta id=83534] Shouldn't Mr. Chi be bringing to the City Council . . . and to the public . . . a similar report, instead of requesting pay raises right now? Between now and the end of the current fiscal year: • How much will our overall revenues be down? 2 • How much will our General Fund declines be? • How much will our TOT be down? • How much will our sales taxes be down? • What are the specific sources of funds (by Fund Numbers) we are going to use to pay the extraordinary CalPERS hit (estimated to be between $4M and $5.5M this year)? • Should our Adopted Budget be modified, and if so, how? Question: Do you know how our City Manager plans to deal with the adverse financial impact of COVID-19? Thank you. Gino J. Bruno Huntington Beach 3 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:19 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Police Officers -----Original Message----- From: Amanda Abrego <amanda.abrego@icloud.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:14 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Police Officers AGENDA COMMENT Dear City Council, Our officers have done an outstanding job patrolling and making sure we are safe during this time. I believe you will be voting on pay raises for our officers today.They have done a lot to keep all of us safe and as a tax payer in this city support a pay raise for them. Sincerely, Amanda Abrego 19401 Tobago Ln Huntington Beach, CA 92646 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:20 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: In support of the police contract -----Original Message----- From: Hotmail <romanfire@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:19 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: In support of the police contract AGENDA COMMENT I strongly support the police contract.These are first responders on the front lines, and they deserve support.The cost of losing employees to other agencies with better pay and benefits will continue to get worse without this new contract. Thank you for your time, - Roman Altenbach 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:28 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Message from Senator Thomas J. Umberg From:Anas, Nick<Nick.Anas@sen.ca.gov> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:24 PM To:Semeta, Lyn<Lyn.Semeta@surfcity-hb.org>; Hardy,Jill<Jill.Hardy@surfcity-hb.org>; Brenden, Patrick <Patrick.Brenden@surfcity-hb.org>; Carr, Kim<Kim.Carr@surfcity-hb.org>; Delgleize, Barbara <Barbara.Delgleize@surfcity-hb.org>; Peterson, Erik<Erik.Peterson @surfcity-hb.org>; Posey, Mike <Mike.Posey@surfcity-hb.org>;Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Message from Senator Thomas J. Umberg AGENDA COMMENT Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers, It has come to my attention that the City of Huntington Beach has reached tentative contract agreements with the Huntington Beach Police Officers Association and Huntington Beach Management Employees Organization. 1 am informed that these tentative agreements were negotiated over an extended period of time and with both sides making concessions. We are in the midst of a pandemic and many of these dedicated public servants are on the front lines of this crisis. Delaying this process now may serve to impact the morale of those who we rely upon each and every day. I encourage you to continue to support our working men and women. Thank you. Thomas J. Umberg Senator, California Senate District 34 Nick Anas District Coordinator,Senator Tom Umberg,34th District 1000 East Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 220E Santa Ana, CA 92701 Tel: (714)558-3785 N "Please Note NEW Address and Phone Number for the District Office" 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:01 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Supporting first responders -----Original Message----- From: Armijo, Konnor<KArmijo@hbpd.org> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:54 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Supporting first responders AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer. Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:07 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: From:Stacy Arnold <stacy_arnold@msn.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:04 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT Since our voices can't be heard at tonight's meeting please let this email take its place. My family supports our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. Do what you know is right and fair. Sincerely, Nathan and Stacy Arnold 9831 Kings Canyon Dr Huntington Beach 92646 Get Outlook for iOS i Switzer, Donna From: Res, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:58 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support HBPOA From:CSLEA Administration <remote@cslea.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:34 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: peter@pmconsultinginc.com; Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support HBPOA AGENDA COMMENT To the Huntington Beach Mayor, City Council and Staff: represent hundreds of peace officers and public safety members (fire fighters, office of emergency services, park ranges, lifeguards, 911 dispatches and more)who live in Orange County. And over 7,000 statewide. As chair of the Orange County Coalition of Police and Sheriffs (OC Cops) and as a former Deputy Sheriff and current Department of Justice Special Agent: All of our members who live and work in your city and Orange Country rise in strong to support of the collective bargaining agreement you have before you tonight. We all strongly support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families —namely your rank and file Huntington Beach Police Officers! And hopefully you do as well! The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. it is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you, Alan W. Barcelona Chairman, Orange County Cops President, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:58 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: -----Original Message----- From: Scott Baugh <sbaugh@sbaugh.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:50 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT Dear Mayor and Council Members, There are times for negotiations and there are times to approve and move forward. You are now at the latter and I urge you to approve the contract and move forward. Scott Baugh Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6; 2020 4:49 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support Local Law Enforcment ----Original Message----- From:Anthony Bentancourt<anthonybentancourt@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:36 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support Local Law Enforcment AGENDA COMMENT To Whom It May Concern, We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Regards, Anthony Bentancourt 213-265-1080 1 Switzer, Donna From: Res, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:18 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Police contract From: sean biggio<sbiggiocm@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:11 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Police contract AGENDA COMMENT e on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their We support our first responders and thos families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excell ff ent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. it is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! 1 Sent from my iPhone i 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:29 PM To: Agenda Alerts Cc: Brenden, Patrick; Carr, Kim; Delgleize, Barbara; Fikes, Cathy; Hardy, Jill; Peterson, Erik; Posey, Mike; Semeta, Lyn Subject: Agenda Comment All Council Members COMMENTS &ADDITIONAL NOTES Opposition to Agenda items 9,10, and 11 I understand that you were in the middle of negotiations, but our world has changed. If you dont realize this then there are bigger issues. Please dont approve this now, wait until this is over and reevaluate the city's budget at that time. Thank you Opened: 04/06/2020 11:49 AM Closed: By: Tom Bilich Email: Tombilich@aol.com Phone: Device: WEB AAQ i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:20 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPD Support -----Original Message----- From: Amanda Blanco<amandablanco89@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:15 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPD Support AGENDA COMMENT I strongly support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Respectfully, Amanda Blanco RN MSN 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:03 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:COUNSIL MEETING From:John Bobie<johnbobie@hotmaiLcom> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:58 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: COUNSIL MEETING AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime,homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:00 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Support HB PD -----Original Message----- From: Melissa Bobie<extremestylist@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:52 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support HB PD AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget,and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Melissa Sent from my iPhone Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:00 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support HB PD -----Original Message----- From: Melissa Bobie <bobie.melissa@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:53 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support HB PD AGENDA COMMENT Good afternoon, the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. We support our first responders and those on The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. it is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Melissa Bobie Sent from my iPhone i 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:02 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Supporting HB PD -----Original Message----- From: Melissa Bobie <ladybobie@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:54 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Supporting HB PD AGENDA COMMENT Good afternoon, We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Melissa H Sent from my iPhone Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:05 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Contract From: Robert<tripleb2u@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:02 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Contract AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime,homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! R. Bowden Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:06 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support -----Original Message----- From: Britt<bljordanuw07@gmaii-com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:03 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support AGENDA COMMENT the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. We support our first responders and those on The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 7:17 PM To: Agenda Alerts, Subject: FW: Support police -----Original Message----- From: Dewayne Brown<dbprpty@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 7:10 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support police AGENDA COMMENT The HBPD IS ABOUT same size as 30 years ago. They are doing a great job with minimum staffing. Especially considering annual influx to beach. Do the right thing. Dewayne Brown Hb resident 50 years! Thanks Sent from my Whone i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent• Monday, April 6, 2020 5:02 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: NO RAISESHH ----Original Message----- From: Kathleen Brown<heykathybrown@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:55 PM To: Delgleize, Barbara<Barbara.Delgleize@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: NO RAISESIIII Sent from my iPhone ! i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:56 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Huntington Beach PD -----Original Message----- From:Todd Bruno<todd@sipbrokers.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:46 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Huntington Beach PD AGENDA COMMENT To Whom It May Concern, We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Todd Bruno SIP Insurance Services 626-535-8314 phone 626-564-6565 fax SPECIAL NOTE RE COVID-19:We are here to help you through these difficult times as best as we can.While we are willing to assist you to the best of our ability, it is our responsibility to inform you of the necessary limitations on our advice. Any statements by an employee of our company,verbally or contained herein, relating to the impact or the -19 on federal, state or local relief measures, insurance coverage or any insurance potential impact of coronavirus/COVID policy are necessarily not legal opinions, warranties or guarantees, and should not be relied upon as such.Our statements are not legal advice and we do not make coverage decisions regarding COVID-19 claims.You should submit 1 all claims to your insurance carriers or authorized representatives for evaluation,as the carriers, not us,will make the final determination. Given the on-going and constantly changing situation with respect to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic,this communication does not necessarily reflect the latest information regarding recently enacted, pending or proposed legislation or guidance that could override,alter or otherwise affect existing insurance coverage.You should give due consideration to hiring an attorney for specific advice in this regard.Thank you and be safe. 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:59 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPD Contract -----Original Message----- From: Ryan Burke <ryan.burke89@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:51 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPD Contract AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to -spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. maintain our good employees in This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." j 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:09 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda item HBPD -----Original Message----- From:Jennifer Bryant<girlymum@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:08 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Agenda item HBPD AGENDA COMMENT Dear council I'd like to express my support for the officers of the HBPD.They put their own lives and safety on the line on a daily basis; and now,with the addition of the COVID-19 crisis,they are also being asked to put the safety of their families on the line. As a resident of Huntington Beach, it is my sincere hope that the HBPD officers are being well-supported and well- compensated during this unprecedented crisis. In all the conversations about hazard pay and keeping employees safe, I would be disappointed to hear that our own HBPD officers,who work so hard to keep us all safe, are not being recognized tangibly for the dangerous work they do. Please vote to approve this Bryant family of 6!! We vote and support.You should too ! 9422 Greenwich dr HB 92646 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:56 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Contract From:"Adrianne Caouette <adcaouette@icloud.com> Sent: Monday,April 6,2020 4:40 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Contract AGENDA COMMENT Sent from my We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for heir own confused goals. Please support the council nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and t 1 I majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:59 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: I Oppose Agenda Items 9,10,11 From:Oscar Carrillo<oscar@mainstreetwinecompany.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:48 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: I Oppose Agenda Items 9,10,11 iderd I cannot even tell you how disappointing it is to hear that such a proposal 9s b0, g are the last thing tonight!we strongly oppose these items, and hope you reconsider this matter. should be worried about in such a time as this. We are all in this together, and that includes you, until the citizens are taken care of, this should not be go Oscar Carrillo I 1 I. Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:59 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support our local law enforcement -----Original Message----- From: Laura Castillo<laura.castillo@me.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:41 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support our local law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time"to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:03 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPD -----Original Message----- From: Cerda,Joshua <JCerda@hbpd.org> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:56 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPD AGENDA COMMENT To whom it may concern, We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Joshua Cerda 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:58 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Police Contract From:Jesse Crawley<globaleyezd@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:50 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Police Contract AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:01 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: First responders From: Cynthia Curry<cmacurry@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:53 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: First responders AGENDA COMMENT HB Council members, I appreciate your support of the first responders and essential workers! They keep us safe, well fed and optimistic. We all owe them thanks and support during the fight against COVID-19. Thank you, Cynthia Curry HB Resident Switzer. Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 6:23 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Please read: Huntington Beach City Officials and Employee Associations receiving RAISE during Covid-19 Pandemic From:Jen Davis<jdavis@aarcprogram.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 6:21 PM To:Gates, Michael <Michael.Gates@surfcity-hb.org>; Peterson, Erik<Erik.Peterson@surfcity-hb.org>; Brenden, Patrick <Patrick.Brenden@surfcity-hb.org>; Semeta, Lyn<Lyn.Se meta @surfcity-hb.org>; Delgleize, Barbara <Barbara.Delgleize@surfcity-hb.org>; Posey, Mike<Mike.Posey@surfcity-hb.org>; Carr, Kim <Kim.Carr@surfcity- hb.org>; Chi,Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org>; Hardy,Jill <Jill.Hardy@surfcity-hb.org>; Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity- hb.org> Subject: Please read: Huntington Beach City Officials and Employee Associations receiving RAISE during Covid-19 Pandemic Good evening HB Leadership, I am writing you on behalf of my family and many community members of our great city of Huntington Beach regarding the closed City Council Meeting today. Agenda items that concern me are 9,10 and 11. We are lawful citizens and are abiding by the Governors request to Stay at Home. It is deeply concerning that these agenda items are presented without the public comments. Every person in our City is adjusting to this Pandemic. Sadly there are many people who have lost jobs and are struggling to make ends meet. It seems unconscionable that the thought of a pay raise in any City Service Manager position who are still earning their regular wage and working safely from home would even be considered. As leaders of this community, you should support any extra funding to go to our frontline workers. or families in need. Some suggestions: 1. Stocking food banks and offering extra amounts of necessities to families in need 2. Purchasing supplies for our frontline worker. Have a location where they can pick up extra sanitation items such as gloves, masks and hand sanitizer areas so deliver 3. Have specific restrooms open at specific community clean and saferlocationsil workers, sanitation workers can use the facilities during work hours. ProvideAc 4. Offer funding for wife hot spots a weekl around y basis be accessed without passwor s with food pick up sponsored by the city 5. Supporting local restaurantsY We know you care about our community and in these times we really need your leadership to show it. Our community is going to remember what our leaders did and said during this crucial time. Respectfully, The Davis Family Ryan, Jennifer and Jackson 30 year HB Family i, Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:04 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support local law enforcement ----Original Message----- From:Tyler De Trinidad<Tyler.DeTrinidad@calbaptist.edu> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:58 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support local law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT Please support our local law enforcement Sent from my Whone Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent• Monday, April 6, 2020 5:00 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: From: RYAN DEUEL<REDTED1234@msn.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:53 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. Get Outlook for iOS i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:57 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPD Agenda Items From:Team Infinity Huntington Beach<erin@teaminfinityoc.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:49 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPD Agenda Items AGENDA COMMENT To whom it may concern: I want to express my appreciation for the HBPD. Several community members seem displeased that the contract talks are still on your agenda. During this time I believe it is more important then ever to show our support. Our officers are constantly attacked on Facebook forms by our community members trying to rally against them. This needs to stop. Agenda items that have been in the works for months need to continue. I do not believe our officers are paid enough now,pausing the current agenda items would be disgraceful. They are putting their lives at risk daily and now with the added stress of being exposed to a virus they do not deserve to be sidelined. Please support our officers! Thank you, Erin Dineen ERIN DINEEN SEVEN GABLES REAL ESTATE 17141330-8517 ERIN@TEAMINFINITY.COM WWW.ERINDINEEN.COM 19671 BEACH BLVD. SUITE 100 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 SEVEN GABLES LIC# 02065156 REAL ESTATE Lic # 02065156 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:47 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Contract for PD -----Original Message----- From:Jed Dineen<jdineen@live.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:33 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Contract for PD AGENDA COMMENT My wife and I live in the city of Huntington Beach.We completely support our police officers and think they should be paid more for what they do. Please consider this as you make your decision. Jed and Brenna Sent from my iPhone Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:35 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: From:Cindy Fitzpatrick<calilady38@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:28 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members: n the front lines Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders oau dfam lies and keep g ussafe.ntial workers. They are We owe them our each and every day - supporting our community, protecting gratitude and our support,particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you-we will get through this together. Cindy Fitzpatrick 8136 Wildwood Cir,Huntington Beach, CA 92646 1 i Switzer. Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:58 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: From:Gabe and Lee<florezfour@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:49 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, rk we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of homelessness, and critical emergency, response wo partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both zealots in our community who stand for nothing but sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few 1 chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:57 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: ----Original Message----- From: Blaine Gamache<blainegamache@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:48 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. in The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiatealways made by bobh sides.This bs a faird th deal ands fcost This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. 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I 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:09 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:City of HB -----Original Message----- From:Jeff<jeff.gance@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:06 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: City of HB AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. and oth sides in good The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate wee made by enefits botbh sides.This bs a fairy deal and (cost This process was started almost one year ago and concessionrifices to keep effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete on to critical against. Both idesncy, add sac response we need to valued employees in Huntington Beach. 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Please support the council majority and an ov support our policy and the council majority/super majority. 1 i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:28 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject• FW: HBPD Contract -----Original Message----- From: Kris Garcia<kgarcilla42@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:22 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPD Contract AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members: women f the ton I support the Police employees contract being discussed communityBning. I believe the men and should be valued. believe this oont act is fair Beach Police Department do a great job serving our the current market place. Thank you, Kris Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:49 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Thank You to H.B. First Responders From:Tim Geddes<timgeddes3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:36 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Thank You to H.B. First Responders AGENDA COMMENT Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am proud to live in a city that values Public Safety as much as Huntington Beach, and I proud of the support Local Government is providing to keep us safe and healthy. Our first responders and essential employees deserve both our recognition and our support. Please shape your actions and public policy to honor these brave people. Thank you. Tim Geddes 2180 Windsong Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (714) 964-3934 i t i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:01 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Thank you -----Original Message----- From: Gemma Gishi<wrkoutmama@aol.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:54 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Thank you AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members:Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day- supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you -we will get through this together. Sent from my iPhone i 1 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:31 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: POA Contract -----Original Message----- From:Taylor Godfrey<tgodfrey219@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:16 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: POA Contract AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members:Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day- supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you-we will get through this together. In Friendship, Taylor Godfrey Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:49 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support our local law enforcement From: Michael Gonzalez<mgonzalez228@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:37 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support our local law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. We support our first responders and those on the The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached;supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! ' 1 �I i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:31 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPD Contract From:Tony Gonzalez<ajg527@msn.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:18 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPD Contract AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball supported by both forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! 1 Anthony Gonzalez Sent from my Whone i t z 4 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:44 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Supporting our team From: HB Goodspeed's<hbspeeds@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:43 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Supporting our team AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing d an chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please suppbut ort the council majority a overwhelming majority of 8o% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! 1 Sent from my Whone 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:53 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Support our first responders From:jerry goodspeed<jerspeed4nb@msn.com> Sent: Monday, April 6,2020 4:39 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support our first responders AGENDA COMMENT e on the front lines; risking exposure to themselves and their We support our first responders and thos families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time.to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! i Sent from my iPhone 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 6:23 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support of HBPD From:Sean Grange<sean@grangerealty.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:01 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support of HBPD AGENDA COMMENT To whom it may concern, new contmy suport of the wrk that y do Just wanted to voice my opinion in favor of the HBPD's d underd-a recpated but as a local here in n HB, throughout the City of HB. Many of their work goes unnoticed an pp I realize the extent of their efforts and work. Thank you, Sean Sean Grange I The Grange Group Realtor G ( COMPASS M: 714.366.5292 O: 949.373.5292 303 Third St Ste 2001 Huntington Beach 341 Bayside Drive I Newport Beach DeliveringCOMPASS , modern real • experience from • . to coast. COMPOSS.Com 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:19 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: LE support -----Original Message----- From: Candace Higgs<candace.higgs@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:13 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: LE support AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is.required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:07 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Support law enforcement From:Tommy Higgs<tommyhiggs67@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:06 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT e on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their We support our first responders and thos families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority. majority/super 1 I Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:32 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Please Support the First Responders From: Erik Himert<ehimert@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:20 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Please Support the First Responders AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excell ff ent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children,seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. it is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. 1 Thank you! Erik Himert 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:53 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: ----Original Message----- ahoo.com> From: Kortney Hobson<kortneyhobson@y Sent: Monday,April 6,2020 4:40 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT Beach Council Members:Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach protecting responders o familes d essential workers. . Huntington supporting our community, p They are on the front lines each and every day arti oularl as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly Thank you-we will get through this together. In Friendship, Kortney Hobson Kortney CD 14 1 s Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:48 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: POA Raise -----Original Message----- From:Jared Horn<ucijmh@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:34 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: POA Raise AGENDA COMMENT My family and I support the police officers and their first PERSable raise in over 8+years. While every other agency is doing laps around us in compensation and benefits, HB has remained stagnant and has fallen to the bottom tier of the county in compensation.Try recruiting or retaining any good quality police officers with a bottom tier pay and benefits package. While I understand the timing is poor, I know that this deal was worked out months ago and has nothing to do with COVID-19. Please vote for the pay raises of the hard working men and women of the Huntington Beach Police Dept.We need them now, more than ever. 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:56 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Contract From:Cameron Houlston<choulston@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:47 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Contract AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality. employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:06 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support Our First Responders From: Brooke Jordan<bljordan21@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:02 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support Our First Responders AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines,risking exposure to themselves and their families. pay/b ne fits ood The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always th made be both s and b this sides n g deal faith. 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Thank you! ` 1 i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:06 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: First responders ----Original Message----- From: Candice Jordan<cljordan83@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:02 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: First responders AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. th in The police,first responders, and City are required to negotia always made by bobh sides.Thenefits �bs a fairdde I and�fcost This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were effective when compared to other Orange County agenci made sacrifices to keep eels we essne s compete critical emergency,s espon a work we need to valued employees in Huntington Beach. 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Thank youl Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:05 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Police and First Responders From: Connie Jordan <nursemcrum@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:00 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Police and First Responders AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:03 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Meeting From: Kate Jordan<kate.jordan3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:56 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Meeting AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Sincerely, Kate Jordan i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:10 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: First respondersc From: Larry Jordan<captpegleg@verizon.net> Sent: Monday,April 6,2020 5:09 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: First respondersc AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines,risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their s were made/by b it s de andb thiss is a ides n good deal faith. 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It is time to required to negotiate with your employees and an agreementing stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand an oror nothingand an butove chaos, iot rowmajo ty of budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the councilmajority 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! k 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:19 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Thank You! -----Original Message----- From: Scott Kansaku<skansaku@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:15 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Thank You! AGENDA COMMENT HB City Council, Thank You for supporting the HB First Responder family! Scott Kansaku Sent from my Whone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:06 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items From:agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:02 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items AGENDA COMMENT Subject Support for City Workers and First Responders during COVID-19 and beyond Name Lindsay Klick Email IinfishCa_hotmail.com Comments City workers and first responders are on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic. In normal times, these people deserve our support as a matter of good government but in times like these they deserve it even more. Please do not use this misfortune to roll back salaries or benefits for city workers. It would be shameful if our City Council used such a time to act dishonorably. 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:30 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPD Contract -----Original Message----- From: Cheryl Knox<cheryl_knx@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:13 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPD Contract AGENDA COMMENT My family and I are sending you a serious request to please approve the HBPD Contract that I understand is on your agenda tonight. Now more than ever,with our entire country in turmoil,we need them more than ever! They not only risk their lives for our community everyday, but are risking their health and the health of their loved ones to continue to protect us in these very trying times. I've also been made aware that they are one of the lowest paid and have not had a raise,while the cost of living continues to go up, in a very long time.Thank you for your consideration from a very concerned resident. Sent from my Whone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:35 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Council vote -----Original Message----- From:justin knox<justknox@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:25 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Council vote AGENDA COMMENT Please reward our first responders with this new contract.They selflessly put their lives on the line on a daily basis; now, coupled with covid-19 concerns,the lives of their families are also of grave concern as they did not sign up for this. Please,with the support of your constituents, pass this new contract for our heroes. Thank you for your consideration. Sent from my Whone Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:32 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:VOTE YES FOR HBPD -----Original Message----- From: Gmail <vanessa.knoxveach@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6,2020 4:18 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:VOTE YES FOR HBPD AGENDA COMMENT To all of the council men and women, I support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. Please VOTE YES for the HBPD contract. Thank you, Vanessa Knox-Veach 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:02 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support local law enforcement From: Nick Koehler<quicknickbmx3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:54 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support local law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent_services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:04 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPD Officers -----Original Message----- From: Kellie Krueger<kel lie.krueger@beachcities.org> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:00 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPD Officers AGENDA COMMENT To whom it may concern: I'd like to express my support for the officers of the HBPD.They put their own lives and safety on the line on a daily basis; and now,with the addition of the COVID-19 crisis,they are also being asked to put the safety of their families on the line. As a resident of Huntington Beach, it is my sincere hope that the HBPD officers are being well-supported and well- compensated during this unprecedented crisis. In all the conversations about hazard pay and keeping employees safe, I would be disappointed to hear that our own HBPD officers,who work so hard to keep us all safe, are not being recognized tangibly for the dangerous work they do. I'd like to ask that you please consider increasing any and all compensation and safety you can for the officers who make Huntington Beach a safe place to live. Kellie Krueger Huntington Beach resident Sent from my Whone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:59 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Huntington Beach PD From: Kyle Kunka <kylek@brco.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:50 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Kyle Kunka <kylek@brco.com>; Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Huntington Beach PD AGENDA COMMENT To Whom It May Concern "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime,homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to'all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." x KYLE KUNKA ' Project Manager/Estimator 0: 626.208.6622 F: 626.963.4848 E: kylekna,brco.com W: www.BRCO.com 2247 Lindsay Way I Glendora, CA 91740 i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:56 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Vote of Approval From: k31sox@aol.com <k31sox@aol.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:43 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Vote of Approval AGENDA COMMENT As a HB resident, I am in support of approving the contract. Well done on both sides! Congrats i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:43 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: First responders! -----Original Message----- From: Ed Laird <eclaird@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:41 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:yasha Nikitin<yashahbpoa@gmail.com>; Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL <city.council @surfcity-hb.org> Subject: First responders! AGENDA COMMENT Council members, Please recognize our first responders at the council meeting tonight! Our police are doing a fine job! Please let them know! Thanks, Ed Laird 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:04 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Concerned HB Resident From:Son Lam <son.lam@me.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:59 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Concerned HB Resident AGENDA COMMENT To Whom It May Concern, We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council 1 majority/super majority. Son Sent from my iPhone 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:32 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Comment -----Original Message----- From:Todd Lesko<t.lesko@cox.net> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:16 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Agenda Comment AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members:Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day- supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you-we will get through this together. In Friendship, Todd Lesko 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:30 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Tonight's vote From:JAYSON LEWIS<anglsbsb1177@aol.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:12 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Tonight's vote AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but 1 chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Jayson Lewis 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:47 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 -----Original Message----- From:Ted Mahr<theomahr@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:34 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Chi,Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, Council and Mr. Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know,without question,that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shutdown. Now is not the time for-pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Theodore and Rosalyn Mahr 19281 Fiji Lane Huntington Beach,CA 92646 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:00 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Contract for first responders From: b marchese<piscesinupland@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:53 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Contract for first responders AGENDA COMMENT I support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to ALL in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Sent from my iPhone i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 6:13 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:WE SUPPORT OUR FIRST RESPONDERS From:Joseph Marchese<countryjoe68@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 6:11 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:WE SUPPORT OUR FIRST RESPONDERS AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 1 , Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:11 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPD -----Original Message----- From: Lacey Marchese<Imarchese85@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:10 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPD AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:S4 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support our local law enforcement From:Trini Marchese<trinimarchese@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:40 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support our local law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines,risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos,not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." Trini Marchese, Realtor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties BRE# 02009299 10750 Civic Center Dr Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730 909-921-5617 Direct. i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:49 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Let My Voice Be Heard-Pass The Huntington Beach Police Contract -----Original Message----- From: Nicoletta Marutsos<nicoletta_marutsos@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:36 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Let My Voice Be Heard-Pass The Huntington Beach Police Contract AGENDA COMMENT To Whom it may concern, I find it quite disheartening to see that the Huntington Beach Police contract after a year has still not been executed. This current contract has been negotiated by both sides.These men and women in blue go out and risk their lives every moment of every day to protect us in the world of increasing violence and disease. It is the least that you all can do, not only to support them but also their many family members who include wives, husbands their children and all they help everyday. Please pass this new contract. It is not only the most moral, but an ethical thing to do. I am in Human Resources. Our first responders risk their lives on the front lines every minute of everyday in multiple ways from encountering violence, homelessness,drugs and health exposure,while we sit in our offices safe. Please you must make this happen. Regards, Nicoletta Marutsos 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:55 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Hear My Voice- Pass Vote Essential on HB Police Contract From: Nicoletta Marutsos<nikimarutsosm2@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:42 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Hear My Voice- Pass Vote Essential on HB Police Contract AGENDA COMMENT To Whom it may concern, I find it quite disheartening to see that the Huntington Beach Police contract after a year has still not been executed.This current contract has been negotiated by both sides.These men and women in blue go out and risk their lives every moment of every day to protect us in the world of increasing violence and disease.It is the least that you all can do,not only to support them but also their many family members who include wives,husbands their children and all they help everyday. Please pass this new contract.It is not only the most moral,but an ethical thing to do.I am in Human Resources. Our first responders risk their lives on the front lines every minute of everyday in multiple ways from encountering violence,homelessness, drugs and health exposure,while we sit in our offices safe. Please you must make this happen. Niki Marutsos i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:04 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: POA -----Original Message----- From:04cruisers<calcruisers04@cox.net> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:58 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: POA AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members:Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day- supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you -we will get through this together. In Friendship, Mel 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:04 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: POA MOU -----Original Message- From:Jason Jason Melschau <jasonmelschau@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:00 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: POA MOU AGENDA COMMENT Please support the officers, particularly in these trying times. Jason Melschau 714-330-4186 This is a confidential communication, only available to intended recipients. If you received this communique in error, immediately erase the document, do not save it, read it or further distribute the document or it's content, in whole or in part. Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 7:02 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Huntington Beach City Officials and Employee Associations receiving RAISE during Covid-19 Pandemic From:Courtney Michaelis<cemichae@usc.edu> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 6:38 PM To: Courtney Michaelis<cemichae@usc.edu> Cc:Gates, Michael <Michael.Gates@surfcity-hb.org>;Semeta, Lyn<Lyn.Semeta@surfcity-hb.org>; Peterson, Erik <Erik.Peterson@surfcity-hb.org>; Delgleize, Barbara<Barbara.Delgleize@surfcity-hb.org>; Brenden, Patrick <Patrick.Brenden@surfcity-hb.org>; Posey, Mike<Mike.Posey@surfcity-hb.org>; Hardy,Jill <Jill.Hardy@surfcity-hb.org>; Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; Carr, Kim <Kim.Carr@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Re: Huntington Beach City Officials and Employee Associations receiving RAISE during Covid-19 Pandemic Good evening, I am writing this email as a concerned citizen who's right to voice her concern is not available by other means. I am concerned that key city council members are taking advantage of the state wide stay at home orders to pass certain measures (such as personal raises) which would under normal circumstances have many objections from citizens. In a time when unemployment is seeing the highest numbers of recent generations and there's an overall uncertainty for many people as to where their next meal may come from, i feel like those funds should be going towards helping now struggling local businesses, helping Huntington Beach residents who to no fault of their own now cannot work by law, or enforcing safety measures that masses of people are not following endangering those who are concerned for their health and safety. It's extremely opportunistic, and frankly appalling, that people who are in the position to be helping others during the worst national crisis in recent memory are instead using their positioning for personal financial gain. I strongly object to any city council member or public appointee receiving a pay raise at this time when funds could and should go towards those who are struggling from the economic affects of covid 19 or supplying our local hospitals with much needed supplies. I'm truly disappointed that i have to write this email and that our public officials cannot be trusted to have this city and it's residents best interest in mind. Sincerely, Huntington Beach resident and TAX PAYER Courtney Suitor Cemichaegusc.edu 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:03 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support of First Responders From:Josh Mohr<joshmohr@me.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:50 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support of First Responders AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Josh Mohr Huntington Beach Homeowner 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:08 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: -----Original Message----- From:Travis Mossbrooks<tmossbrooks@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:06 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:35 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: POA contract -----Original Message----- From:T Nekritz<tiffany.nekritz@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:23 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: POA contract AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members:Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day- supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you-we will get through this together. In Friendship, Tiffany Nekritz Sent from my iPhone Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:33 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPOA From: danny nichols<dannicholsl3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:20 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPOA AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines,risking exposure to themselves and their families". The police,first responders,and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime,homelessness,and critical emergency,response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit,and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children,seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos,not growing the budget,and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Danny Nichols 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:32 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:City employee compensation -----Original Message----- From: Fred Nikitin <fsiknik@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:18 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: City employee compensation AGENDA COMMENT Sent from my Whone My family and I urge the city council to approve the employees compensation package that will before you tonight. Thank you 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:52 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Supporting local law enforcement!!! -----Original Message----- From: Abby Olivarez<casey165abby@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6,2020 4:38 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Supporting local law enforcement!!! AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:31 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: First Responders From: Robyn Orozco<robynsorozco@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:13 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: First Responders AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members: Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day - supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you - we will get through this together. In Friendship, Robyn Orozco Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:48 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support our local law enforcement From:Jamie Ortega <jamieortegaa@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:35 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support our local law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines,risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:49 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support Our Local Law Enforcement From: Leo Ortega<leogortega3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:36 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support Our Local Law Enforcement AGENDA COMMENT Hello, We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees — namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Sincerely, Leo G. Ortega III LeogortegaUED-gmail.com University of California, Riverside Undergraduate Student, Electrical Engineering i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:53 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: -----Original Message----- From: Leo Ortega <leoportega@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:38 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:53 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: -----Original Message----- From: Leonila Ortega <leonilasortega@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:40 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:50 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Support our local law enforcement From: Maria Rachel Ortega <mariarachelortega@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:37 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support our local law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines,risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime,homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:46 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support our local law enforcement -----Original Message----- From: Neil Ortega <neils22@aol.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:33 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support our local law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." Thank you Neil Ortega 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:56 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: From: Manuel Ortiz<ortizmt20@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:47 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:09 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Police Contract -----Original Message----- From:William Peterson<wmpeterson7@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:06 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Police Contract AGENDA COMMENT Please vote to approve the contract with the Police Officers Association and the City of HB to maintain quality law enforcement in the the City. As a retired member of HPBD it was my privilege to serve the people of Huntington Beach. We maintained one of the highest standards of law enforcement in the State of California and the USA with one of the lowest crime rates and highest crime clearance in the nation. Innovation in criminal investigative science and equal application of law were the hallmark. I am sure I join many other retired officers to support approval of a reasonable compensation package. Respectfully, Bill Peterson, Retired Lieutenant HPBD 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:08 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support our first responders and frontline workers From: Katherine Pham <katpham73@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:06 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support our first responders and frontline workers AGENDA COMMENT Hello, We support our first responders and those on the front lines,risking exposure to themselves and their families. It is our moral responsibility to protect our selfless heroes in every way possible. They are risking their lives to protect and help us navigate this anxiety-filled time. We must protect them with PPE, funding and all other critical resources. I am happy to sign any petition, etc., necessary to express my voice as a resident of Huntington Beach. Sincerely, Katherine Pham Huntington Beach Resident i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:34 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Take care of our public responders -----Original Message----- From: Bradley Quaranta<darbq@cox.net> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:20 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Take care of our public responders AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank You, Brad 1 Switzer, Donna - From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:35 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Pay our first responders fair -----Original Message----- From: B-Rad<bradquaranta@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:22 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Pay our first responders fair AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Bradley Quaranta Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:31 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:City Contract for Police -----Original Message----- From: CJ <cjrems@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:13 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: City Contract for Police AGENDA COMMENT To the HB City counsel, In these times of unknown certainty and uneasiness, our Police officers and first responders have shown their dedication to the city as they have the past 15 years while my family and I have been in Huntington Beach. These brave men and women deserve our respect and praises for putting themselves and their families in danger and they do so willingly without hesitation each and every day. It is my humble opinion that we should support the contract and these Officers as they deserve this at a minimum. Aloha, CJ Rems 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:03 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support for HB Firefighters From:Olga Reynolds<ozreynolds@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:57 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support for HB Firefighters AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members: Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day - supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support. They are risking their live for us. We now eally understand how dangerous their jobs .are. Thank you - we will get through this together. Olga Zapata -Reynolds Sent from my Phone i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:53 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11! From: Ray Scrafield<octoolguy@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:40 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi,Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: OPPOSE AGENDA ITEMS 9, 10, 11! Dear Mayor Semeta, Council Members and City Manager Chi, Please oppose Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 and stop any further contract negotiations and pay increases during this unprecedented time of crisis. We rely on our city council and city manager to properly manage our city through good times and bad, and we know, without question, that the city will be suffering serious financial losses as a result of this shut down. Now is not the time for pay increases or ANY contract negotiations. Please put all future contract discussions ON HOLD for at least one year until we know the complete financial impact of the COVID19 shutdown to our city. Sincerely, Ray and Barbara Scrafield 16444 Bolsa Chica St. #108 Huntington Beach, Ca. 92649 y 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:08 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:WE SUPPORT OUR FIRST RESPONDERS!! -----Original Message----- From: Natalie Seward<natalie.seward14@gmai1.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:06 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:WE SUPPORT OUR FIRST RESPONDERSI! AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Natalie Seward 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:33 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Urge you to support important contract to maintain services in our community -----Original Message----- From: Rachel Shepherd<shepherdfamily4@me.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:10 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Urge you to support important contract to maintain services in our community AGENDA COMMENT Hi, We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach.With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Rachel Shepherd 714.488.9050 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:10 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Pass it -----Original Message----- From: Shari Shepherd <athenasks@icloud.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:04 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Pass it AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:19 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Thank you -----Original Message----- From: Daniela Smith<danitalia@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:13 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Thank you AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members:Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day- supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you-we will get through this together. In Friendship, Daniela Smith 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:18 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: PD contract -----Original Message----- From: Kelsey Spiegel<kelseyspiegel@outlook.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:12 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: PD contract AGENDA COMMENT I support the proposed contract and I hope you do too.With the changing economy over the past years,first responders deserve an updated contact. Regards, Kelsey Spiegel 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:28 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: New Police Department Contract From:Glen Syfert<drglendalbran@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:23 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: New Police Department Contract AGENDA COMMENT PLEASE PLEASE vote tonight in favor of the new contract for Police Department personnel. I know a lot of hard work on both sides went into finalizing this agreement. It is now time to vote YES on this contract,put this behind us all for awhile and take a break from contract negotiations. The wonderful people of the HB Police Department who put their lives on the line for you and the rest of us deserve the support of the City and the City Council. Again,Please vote YES on this contract! Glen Syfert resident of HB since 1986 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:29 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support for Police Officers From: Crissy Teichmann<cpteich@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:26 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support for Police Officers AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Sent from my Whone 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:33 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: From: Peter Teichmann<teichmpt@icloud.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:15 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT We are living through challenging times. COVID-19 is an unprecedented crisis. Every day, I am grateful for the sacrifices of our first responders Sent from my iPhone i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:45 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support of our First Responders! From:T Teichmann <lapazwahoo@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:30 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support of our First Responders! AGENDA COMMENT Dear City Council, "We support our First Responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith.This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported b) both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:48 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Supporting first responders -----Original Message----- From: Christine Tejedor<christinetejedor@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:35 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Supporting first responders AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:55 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support our local law enforcement From:jtejedor@aol.com <jtejedor@aol.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:42 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support our local law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees —namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:47 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support our local law enforcement -----Original Message----- From: Leonor Tejedor<Itejedor@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:33 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support our local law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:01 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Thank you -----Original Message----- From: Nicole Teter<nicteter@msn.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:54 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Thank you AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members:Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day- supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you-we will get through this together. Thank you, Nicole Teter, life long HB resident Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer. Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:29 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPD Contract -----Original Message----- From: Brian Tidrick<hb3zulu@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:24 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPD Contract AGENDA COMMENT Retired now but worked for HBPD from 1979-2012. Support the first responders.!!! They are the ones keeping things relatively sane. Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:00 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Police Contract -----Original Message----- From: Kaitlin Tidrick<kctidrick@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:52 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Police Contract AGENDA COMMENT I want to express my support for the HBPD contract coming before you tonight.Our department employees work so hard for us, especially during trying times like these, and I believe it is our duty as citizen to show our appreciation for the tireless work they do. Please vote yes as these dedicated employees are long overdue for a raise and have been there for the city through thick and thin.Thank you for your work bringing this to fruition! Kaitlin Tidrick 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:47 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support Our Local Law Enforcement -----Original Message----- From:Timmahforthewin<tjtejedor@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:34 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support Our Local Law Enforcement AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders,and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:07 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: City Council vote on MOU -----Original Message----- From: AOL<Iopartzer@aol.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:05 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: City Council vote on MOU AGENDA COMMENT Thank you so much for your support of our Officers and families, especially in this trying time. My Family and I are so appreciative for what you have done over the last year in order to push forward items that we both believe are critical for our first responders. I respectfully ask that you push forward the MOU that the police department has wholeheartedly backed and we have worked collaboratively on. Again thank you to all of the members of the city council. The Topartzer family. 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:46 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Tonight's meeting agenda items 9, 10, 11 From:Virginia Turner<virginia_turner@ymail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:33 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Tonight's meeting agenda items 9, 10, 11 Good afternoon. Please delay discussion and decision on agenda items 9, 10,and 11 until a later date when the all residents of Huntington Beach have an opportunity to be present to hear what is being decided and to make public comment. This is a time when you need to be completely open and accessible to our entire community. Discussing these items when many residents of our city cannot safely attend is not right or fair to your constituents. I appreciate all the hard work our city employees put in,especially the"first responders"who put their lives on the line. The negotiations with the union took place over several months,before the Corona virus took hold in our country. That was then,now we face a new reality. It may be that ultimately raises and other increased compensation are appropriate,but with this economic downturn,you need to better assess what the city can afford. Our people should not have to pay more taxes,or have reduced services because of this. The economy has taken a drastic downturn,with many businesses being forced to close,many people losing their jobs and investments. This is not the time to blindly march forward with increased spending. We do not know what the impact of all this is going to be on the city budget,but we can be pretty sure that there will be significantly less money to spend than you thought it was going to be a mere month ago. Please. Put this off until further analysis of the city's current and estimated future financial situation is, and until all our city's residents can attend the meeting. Thank you very much. Virginia Turner 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:48 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: POA Contract -----Original Message----- From: ROBERT VENEZIA<veneziapi@icloud.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:26 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: POA Contract AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach.Council Members:Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day- supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you -we will get through this together. In Friendship, Robert Veniza Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:20 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support our first responders -----Original Message----- From: Michelle Vespe<michelle.vespe@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6,2020 5:17 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support our first responders AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members:Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day- supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you-we will get through this together. This message was sent with pleasure by Michelle's iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:55 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support our local law enforcement From:Arthur Villa Jr. <arthurvillajr@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:43 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support our local law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT To whom it may concern, We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime,homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Sincerely, Arthur Villa Jr. i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:18 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Increase -----Original Message----- From: CYNTHIA VILLA<cynjoy7@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6,2020 5:11 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Increase AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:08 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: -----Original Message----- From: dylan villarreal <dvi11323@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:06 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:57 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: From: Ernesto Villa<ernestov61.ev@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:47 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:58 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:support -----Original Message----- From:villa.isabellam@yahoo.com <villa.isabellam@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:50 PM To:Agenda Comment<agenda corn ment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: support AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:48 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Support our local law enforcement -----Original Message----- From: Nicole Villa <nicoleg826@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:36 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Support our local law enforcement AGENDA COMMENT To whom it may concern, We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all.in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Nicole Villa 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:05 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Supporting officers -----Original Message----- From: Susan Villa-Herrera <sueherrera4@icloud.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:52 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Supporting officers AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." Susan 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:07 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Contract From: Mike Wagner<mwagner1600@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:05 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Contract AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! 1 Sent from my iPhone 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:46 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items From: agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 4:33 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items AGENDA COMMENT Subject City employees Name Bethany Webb Email bethwebb711 CcDmsn.com Comments There has Never been a time when the value of Public Employees has become more apparent. Please pay our local heros. Bethany W Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:09 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPD Contract -----Original Message----- From: Max Werk<maxwerk@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:08 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPD Contract AGENDA COMMENT Good Evening, The responsibilities of your law enforcement professionals are ever changing and becoming more challenging more so now than ever.That being said,these dedicated public servants haven't seen a raise in many years and yet they are expected to keep up with continuously challenging duties as well as the growing cost of living. I fully support their proposed contract. Regards, Max Werk 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:29 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: In Support of Police First Responders From: Eric Wersching<ejw@rossllp.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:28 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org>; Eric Wersching<ejw@rossllp.com> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb..org> Subject: In Support of Police First Responders AGENDA COMMENT Dear Madam Mayor and City Councilmembers, I write in support of the men and women of the Huntington Beach Police Department. Now,with police officers,firefighters, and health professionals being called on to fight Covid-19,seems like a fitting time to show support for those members of the HBPD who risk their lives and health daily for the residents of Huntington Beach. Please support the proposed HBPD contract. Warm regards, Eric Wersching This email has been scanned for email related threats and delivered safely by Mimecast. For more information please visit http://www.mimecast.com 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:36 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Contract with City Council Tonight Take Action Now From: winhilke@aol.com<winhilke@aol.com> ' Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:28 PM To: Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Contract with City Council Tonight Take Action Now AGENDA COMMENT Subject: Contract with City Council Tonight Take Action Now View this email in your browser �,. eu� '• I We are asking that you, along with your friends and family, send a message of support to the Huntington Beach City Council before 6:15 PM TONIGHT. There is no public comments tonight at the meeting and this is the ONLY way to let your voice be heard. Send to agendacomment(a�surfcity-hb.org. 1 "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees — namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported b) both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Copyright©2018 HBPOA, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. 2 This email was sent to cpteich(o)verizon.net why did 1 get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Huntington Beach Police Officers Association • 18211 Enterprise Ln Ste H - Huntington Beach, CA 92648-1244 USA 3 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:18 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: HBPD raises -----Original Message----- From: Katherine Won-Buerkle<kathywon@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 6,2020 5:12 PM. To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HBPD raises AGENDA COMMENT To whom it may concern: I'd like to express my support for the officers of the HBPD.They put their own lives and safety on the line on a daily basis; and now,with the addition of the COVID-19 crisis,they are also being asked to put the safety of their families on the line. As a resident of Huntington Beach, it is my sincere hope that the HBPD officers are being well-supported and well- compensated during this unprecedented crisis. In all the conversations about hazard pay and keeping employees safe, I would be disappointed to hear that our own HBPD officers,who work so hard to keep us all safe, are not being recognized tangibly for the dangerous work they do. I'd like to ask that you please consider increasing any and all compensation and safety you can for the officers who make Huntington Beach a safe place to live. Thank you, The Buerkle Family Sent from my Phone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:44 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Please Oppose Agenda Items 9,10 & 11 From: Dee Diane Wood <dwood9119@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 6, 2020 5:42 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; Chi,Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Please Oppose Agenda Items 9,10& 11 To: The Huntington Beach City Council Attn: Oliver Chi From: Dee & Kurt Wood - Residents of Huntington Beach Re: Opposition to Agenda Items 9,10 & 11 Dear Mayor Semeta, HB City Council & Mr. Chi, We're totally wanting our City to put ON HOLD the proposed pay increase and /or contract negotiations. This is NOT the right time to commit City funds to these increases. We all know what is happening locally and around the world. With all city employee's still having jobs they're blessed and fortunate. We own a Property Management Co. and know of dozens of families that don't have any way to pay rent. Please be smart and prudent in these difficult times. Yours sincerely, Dee & Kurt Wood 4031 Morning Star Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:05 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Public Comment From:Tyler Wong<tylersamuelwong@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:00 PM To:Agenda Comment<agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comment AGENDA COMMENT Huntington Beach Council Members: Thank you for supporting Huntington Beach first responders and essential workers. They are on the front lines each and every day - supporting our community, protecting our families and keeping us safe. We owe them our gratitude and our support, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. i Switzer, Donna From: John BORGES <sempefi@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 8:53 AM To: Agenda Comment Cc: Fikes, Cathy; CITY COUNCIL Subject: Contract Negotiations AGENDA COMMENT Dear Council Members, Tonight will be an important night for all. The consideration of the contract between the city and employees has been negotiated and it is being submitted to for approval. Let it be known that the general population strongly supports our police officers,firemen, and all first responders who sacrifice daily in their service to our community. "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate their pay/benefits in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! The Borges Family 18351 Carnaby Ln. Huntington Beach,CA 92648 1 Switzer, Donna From: Bruce Bradley <bandkbradley@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 7, 2020 8:49 AM To: Agenda Comment Cc: Fikes, Cathy; CITY COUNCIL Subject: support the contract AGENDA COMMENT To All City of HB Council members; My wife and I have been residents of HB since 1976. We are voters. The agreed upon negotiated contract for First Responders before you tonight needs to be approved. Especially in these troubling times. We need these people now more than ever and they should not be worried about their working conditions(contract).They have enough on their plates without that unsettled business. I guarantee any member of the city council who votes against this contract will not have our vote at the next election. Respectfully, Bruce and Katie Bradley (18755 Club Lane) 1 Switzer, Donna From: Lee Florez <leeflorez@norcoanimalhospital.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:20 PM To: Agenda Comment Cc: Fikes, Cathy; CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small i Switzer, Donna From: Curtis Grieder <curtp@cox.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 11:00 AM To: Agenda Comment Cc: Fikes, Cathy; CITY COUNCIL Subject: First responder pay deal AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by 1 both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! From Curt Grieder 2 Switzer, Donna From: nicholsjoni@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 5:04 AM To: Agenda Comment Cc: Fikes, Cathy; CITY COUNCIL Subject: First responders AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines,risking exposure to themselves and their families". The police,first responders,and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime,homelessness,and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit,and retain quality employees— namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children,seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos,not growing the budget,and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone i Switzer, Donna From: salud priscilla <priscillasalud@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 5:26 PM To: Agenda Comment Cc: Fikes, Cathy; CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COMMENT "We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police, first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides. This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees—namely your police officers. This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families, children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80%plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority." Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Madelynn Shepherd <madelynnshepherd@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:05 PM To: Agenda Comment Cc: Fikes, Cathy; CITY COUNCIL Subject: POLICE AGENDA COMMENT We support our first responders and those on the front lines, risking exposure to themselves and their families. The police,first responders, and City are required to negotiate always their pay/benefits and both sides in good faith. This process was started almost one year ago and concessions were made by both sides.This is a fair deal and is cost effective when compared to other Orange County agencies we compete against. Both sides made sacrifices to keep valued employees in Huntington Beach. With crime, homelessness, and critical emergency, response work we need to maintain our good employees in-spite of partisan comments and the promotion of gridlock over progress. This contract before you is a very cost effective and direct way to attract and/or recruit, and retain quality employees— namely your police officers.This has a significant impact on maintaining the excellent services provided to all in Huntington Beach including our families,children, seniors and small business. There is no better time to stand with your police and first responders and to move the ball forward. It is required to negotiate with your employees and an agreement was reached; supported by both sides. It is time to stop the childish attacks by a few zealots in our community who stand for nothing but chaos, not growing the budget, and their own confused goals. Please support the council majority and an overwhelming majority of 80% plus in our community who support our policy and the council majority/super majority. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone 1 Switzer, Donna From: Diana <casurfmom@aol.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 8:50 AM To: Agenda Comment Cc: Fikes, Cathy; CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fwd:Agenda items 9,10, and 11 April 6, 2020 AGENDA COMMENT Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Diana<casurfmom@aol.com> Date: Apr 6, 2020 8:48 AM Subject: Agenda items 9,10, and 11 April 6, 2020 To: citycouncil@surfcity-HB.org Cc: To: Mayor Semeta and all Council Members, Oliver Chi, City Clerk inclusive I I purposely waited until this moment to write this email hoping these items would be pulled from tonight's agenda. I am in disbelief that there is consideration being given to pay raises at this moment in time. Responses to emails sent to City Council are even more alarming. We have become conditioned to the condescending and demeaning attitude consistently on display towards the concerned citizens who voice those concerns. We are all to aware of each council members nefarious associations with the POA and public sector unions. The riddle is why do you continue to play this game of"we know what's best for you" when we all know you are bought and paid for by the above mentioned affiliations. i Posey, Delgleize, Brenden and Carr we get it. The POA plays dirty. The unsaid threats and ramifications are real. There are serious consequences when not caving in to their demands. Having said that,this is your chance to make the break from these out of control puppeteers. Cut the strings today. Today, more than any other time the citizens of HB are united. They will be behind you if your vote is against these ridiculous items. Voting for should prove to be political suicide. It's your choice, but remember who put you in your positions. Being drunk with power, creating a voting block and slapping the faces of a community that is hurting is not a good look. According to one council members email response, this was negotiated and promised months ago. Promised? Before being presented to the citizens for comment and council for votes? Promised? What an insult to your constituents. How dare you. i E The antics of Oliver Chi are wearing thin. Unfortunately for Oliver, too many have figured you out, and may I add your past employment incompetence and reputation precedes you. We are not willing to be held hostage but a man who is more in tune with being a game show host than a City Manager. Remember Oliver, you work for us, the citizens of HB and this is no game show. Your no vote tonight will be the first step to mending the insulting past behaviors of this council. Show your commitment to the citizens you promised to represent. Break away from the POA stranglehold and the HB citizens will applaud you. i Prove to us you do have a conscience,prove to us you have the best interest of our community, prove to us you are independent and not unconditionally attached to the POA and political donors, prove to us you deserve to be where you are. Do the right thing and vote no. Now is not the time be weak, stand up for your constituents. Regards, Diana Zimmer Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid 2